Suddenly Frugal

If you need to tighten your household budget, this book will provide you with ways to save money and still live comfortably. At the beginning of the book, the author addresses common myths associated with being frugal. She assures readers that they can choose to live well and spend less money without feeling deprived. In each chapter she examines a specific aspect of daily living such as shopping, transportation, entertainment, and holiday celebrations. Ingram shares simple actions and habits from her own personal experience that readers can adopt to save money. This book provides several web links including an appendix of online resources at the end. It is a particularly helpful read for those who are trying to find ways to make ends meet in this difficult era of financial austerity.