Comments on: Frugality in Practice: Building a Cheap Personal Finance Library http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/08/04/frugality-in-practice-building-a-cheap-personal-finance-library/ personal finance that makes cents Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:14:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Read/Research I: Four Links about money books, from Get Rich Slowly « The Way of the Money Bunny http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/08/04/frugality-in-practice-building-a-cheap-personal-finance-library/#comment-142954 Read/Research I: Four Links about money books, from Get Rich Slowly « The Way of the Money Bunny Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:23:31 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/08/04/frugality-in-practice-building-a-cheap-personal-finance-library/#comment-142954 [...] Frugality in Practice: Building a Cheap Personal Finance Library [...] [...] Frugality in Practice: Building a Cheap Personal Finance Library [...]

]]> By: Wayne http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/08/04/frugality-in-practice-building-a-cheap-personal-finance-library/#comment-128245 Wayne Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:09:59 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/08/04/frugality-in-practice-building-a-cheap-personal-finance-library/#comment-128245 I just bought The Richest Man in Babylon for $1 on e-bay it cost me 3 dollars to mail it...great book! another IDEA I rarely hear is to go to Borders, have a cupa coffee and read a few books, this works great for all the speed readers out there (I've been speed reading since I was 12, thankyou Evelyn Wood!) you can drink expensive coffee and save money on books...this is my way of relaxing for an afternoon when I'm not working or going to grad school...And another thing. Stay away from Rich Dad Poor Dad, I took his advise and everything he said cost me money...I could have invested in realestate better on my own... I just bought The Richest Man in Babylon for $1 on e-bay it cost me 3 dollars to mail it…great book! another IDEA I rarely hear is to go to Borders, have a cupa coffee and read a few books, this works great for all the speed readers out there (I’ve been speed reading since I was 12, thankyou Evelyn Wood!) you can drink expensive coffee and save money on books…this is my way of relaxing for an afternoon when I’m not working or going to grad school…And another thing. Stay away from Rich Dad Poor Dad, I took his advise and everything he said cost me money…I could have invested in realestate better on my own…

]]> By: Shane http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/08/04/frugality-in-practice-building-a-cheap-personal-finance-library/#comment-127535 Shane Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:12:06 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/08/04/frugality-in-practice-building-a-cheap-personal-finance-library/#comment-127535 bookfinder.com is a great place to compare prices for books at different online outlets. True, it's not as cheap as the library or a thrift store, but you can't beat the convenience of finding exactly what you're looking for and having it shipped directly to your house, often for less than $5. bookfinder.com is a great place to compare prices for books at different online outlets. True, it’s not as cheap as the library or a thrift store, but you can’t beat the convenience of finding exactly what you’re looking for and having it shipped directly to your house, often for less than $5.

]]> By: Justin http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/08/04/frugality-in-practice-building-a-cheap-personal-finance-library/#comment-112919 Justin Sun, 20 Jan 2008 02:09:55 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/08/04/frugality-in-practice-building-a-cheap-personal-finance-library/#comment-112919 You said you were also building a cheap writer's library. I'm interested in what books you have and are interested in. Please let us know! I have the following: * "On Writing Well" (Zinsser) * "The Elements of Style" (Strunk and White) * "Write Right" (Shapiro) You said you were also building a cheap writer’s library. I’m interested in what books you have and are interested in. Please let us know! I have the following:

* “On Writing Well” (Zinsser)
* “The Elements of Style” (Strunk and White)
* “Write Right” (Shapiro)

]]> By: Sue http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/08/04/frugality-in-practice-building-a-cheap-personal-finance-library/#comment-111559 Sue Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:53:45 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/08/04/frugality-in-practice-building-a-cheap-personal-finance-library/#comment-111559 I recently stumbled across http://www.bookmooch.com - you can list books you own and are willing to mail to someone who wants them, and you can request books from others. You can create a wish list and be notified by email if someone lists a book on your list, also you can create a private 'saved for later' list for books you're not sure you want. I've no connection with the site other than as a satisfied user, I've sent out over 30 books and received about as many so far. There's a feedback facility and you can see what others have sent/received. There are international users ie it's NOT US only and you can decide for yourself whether you're willing to send books overseas or not. I recently stumbled across http://www.bookmooch.com - you can list books you own and are willing to mail to someone who wants them, and you can request books from others. You can create a wish list and be notified by email if someone lists a book on your list, also you can create a private ’saved for later’ list for books you’re not sure you want. I’ve no connection with the site other than as a satisfied user, I’ve sent out over 30 books and received about as many so far. There’s a feedback facility and you can see what others have sent/received. There are international users ie it’s NOT US only and you can decide for yourself whether you’re willing to send books overseas or not.

]]> By: Gus http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/08/04/frugality-in-practice-building-a-cheap-personal-finance-library/#comment-105609 Gus Mon, 19 Nov 2007 11:48:50 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/08/04/frugality-in-practice-building-a-cheap-personal-finance-library/#comment-105609 As I live outside the U.S., it is not easy to find good personal finance literature, used or otherwise. A good solution for me has been to purchase used books through Amazon.com. A lot of the vendors ship internationally - not a cheap solution, mind you, because handling fees are usually more expensive than the book itself - however, it is still cheaper than buying a book directly from Amazon. As I live outside the U.S., it is not easy to find good personal finance literature, used or otherwise. A good solution for me has been to purchase used books through Amazon.com. A lot of the vendors ship internationally - not a cheap solution, mind you, because handling fees are usually more expensive than the book itself - however, it is still cheaper than buying a book directly from Amazon.

]]> By: 7 Ways to Take Charge of Your Finances in 2007 ? Get Rich Slowly http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/08/04/frugality-in-practice-building-a-cheap-personal-finance-library/#comment-87362 7 Ways to Take Charge of Your Finances in 2007 ? Get Rich Slowly Thu, 24 May 2007 23:16:51 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/08/04/frugality-in-practice-building-a-cheap-personal-finance-library/#comment-87362 [...] library, or to purchase them cheap at garage sales or thrift stores. (I’ve built most of my personal finance library this way.) In addition to the books I’ve mentioned in this article article, I [...] [...] library, or to purchase them cheap at garage sales or thrift stores. (I’ve built most of my personal finance library this way.) In addition to the books I’ve mentioned in this article article, I [...]

]]> By: Building a Personal Finance Library: 25 of the Best Books About Money ? Get Rich Slowly http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/08/04/frugality-in-practice-building-a-cheap-personal-finance-library/#comment-80911 Building a Personal Finance Library: 25 of the Best Books About Money ? Get Rich Slowly Sat, 10 Mar 2007 19:52:15 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/08/04/frugality-in-practice-building-a-cheap-personal-finance-library/#comment-80911 [...] Frugality in Practice: Building a Cheap Personal Finance LibraryThe Personal Finance HOW-TO LibrarySurvey: The Best Personal Finance Books?10 Ways to Save Money on BooksFrugality in Practice: Using the Public LibraryFrugality in Practice: The Library Book SaleHow I Choose Personal Finance Bookslinks for 2006-10-29Check Your Local Library for Summer Reading ActivitiesGreat Clothing Reference Books [...] [...] Frugality in Practice: Building a Cheap Personal Finance LibraryThe Personal Finance HOW-TO LibrarySurvey: The Best Personal Finance Books?10 Ways to Save Money on BooksFrugality in Practice: Using the Public LibraryFrugality in Practice: The Library Book SaleHow I Choose Personal Finance Bookslinks for 2006-10-29Check Your Local Library for Summer Reading ActivitiesGreat Clothing Reference Books [...]

]]> By: 7 Ways to Take Charge of Your Finances in 2007 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/08/04/frugality-in-practice-building-a-cheap-personal-finance-library/#comment-56885 7 Ways to Take Charge of Your Finances in 2007 Mon, 29 Jan 2007 19:29:42 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/08/04/frugality-in-practice-building-a-cheap-personal-finance-library/#comment-56885 [...] Read personal finance books and self-development manuals — personal finance and personal success are deeply intertwined. Money is more about your mind than it is about math. Your best bet is to borrow books from the public library, or to purchase them cheap at garage sales or thrift stores. (I’ve built most of my personal finance library this way.) In addition to the books I’ve mentioned in this article article, I recommend: [...] [...] Read personal finance books and self-development manuals — personal finance and personal success are deeply intertwined. Money is more about your mind than it is about math. Your best bet is to borrow books from the public library, or to purchase them cheap at garage sales or thrift stores. (I’ve built most of my personal finance library this way.) In addition to the books I’ve mentioned in this article article, I recommend: [...]

]]> By: Michael http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/08/04/frugality-in-practice-building-a-cheap-personal-finance-library/#comment-5059 Michael Mon, 07 Aug 2006 12:58:23 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/08/04/frugality-in-practice-building-a-cheap-personal-finance-library/#comment-5059 It would have been even cheaper to go to the public library, check out all of the listed titles, and extract and apply whatever useful information they contained. I usually need to feel I can read something end-to-end at least three or four times before I will acually purchase a book. Saves a lot of space at home, too! It would have been even cheaper to go to the public library, check out all of the listed titles, and extract and apply whatever useful information they contained. I usually need to feel I can read something end-to-end at least three or four times before I will acually purchase a book. Saves a lot of space at home, too!

]]> By: Jonathan http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/08/04/frugality-in-practice-building-a-cheap-personal-finance-library/#comment-4840 Jonathan Sat, 05 Aug 2006 02:25:20 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/08/04/frugality-in-practice-building-a-cheap-personal-finance-library/#comment-4840 Another thing to do is join up on www.paperbackswap.com - list nine books and you get three credits to request books from any other member. When someone requests one of your books, you send it media mail to them and you get another credit to request a book. I joined 2 months ago and have already received nine books off my wish list. I've sent out quite a bit more than that, but I have credits now. Another thing to do is join up on http://www.paperbackswap.com - list nine books and you get three credits to request books from any other member. When someone requests one of your books, you send it media mail to them and you get another credit to request a book. I joined 2 months ago and have already received nine books off my wish list. I’ve sent out quite a bit more than that, but I have credits now.

]]> By: Cynthia http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/08/04/frugality-in-practice-building-a-cheap-personal-finance-library/#comment-4833 Cynthia Fri, 04 Aug 2006 19:23:59 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/08/04/frugality-in-practice-building-a-cheap-personal-finance-library/#comment-4833 I'd add Amy Dacyczyn's *The Complete Tightward Gazette!* I’d add Amy Dacyczyn’s *The Complete Tightward Gazette!*

]]> By: GB http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/08/04/frugality-in-practice-building-a-cheap-personal-finance-library/#comment-4832 GB Fri, 04 Aug 2006 19:21:46 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/08/04/frugality-in-practice-building-a-cheap-personal-finance-library/#comment-4832 I'll take another. I’ll take another.

]]> By: Dave http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/08/04/frugality-in-practice-building-a-cheap-personal-finance-library/#comment-4831 Dave Fri, 04 Aug 2006 17:49:45 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/08/04/frugality-in-practice-building-a-cheap-personal-finance-library/#comment-4831 I'd gladly pay for shipping on one of those "On Writing Well" copies! I’d gladly pay for shipping on one of those “On Writing Well” copies!

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