thriftiness

"Despite the calls for massive spending and 'stimulus,' if the current financial crisis has taught us anything, it is to save, not just spend. In fact, over the years 'thrift' has become America's lost or forgotten virtue, rarely mentioned and never celebrated, despite its historical significance. In 'Thrift,' Theodore Roosevelt Malloch traces the history of thrift from its roots in the Scottish enlightenment to the no-waste credo of Sam Walton"--Back cover.

Lists 101 ways to be money smart, looking at inventive ways to save and spend, and including tips on avoiding scams and pitfalls.

Examines frugality in the American consumer culture, discussing a historical overview of social programs, alternative movements, and mainstream institutions that promote economical spending habits, along with the distinction between cheapness and thriftiness, and related topics.

A young boy describes how his life might change during a tough economic time, and provides positive alternatives to things like eating out, buying new toys, and going on vacation.

Lists 101 ways to be money smart, looking at inventive ways to save and spend, and including tips on avoiding scams and pitfalls.

Jeff Yeager shares the tips he collected after interviewing hundreds of fellow cheapskates, revealing how people can learn to live below their means, save money, raise financially responsible children, and retire early.