How to Consume Less, Save More, and Live Better
by Chris Farrell
As a once-in-a-lifetime downturn deepens, our go-go economy has become an uh-oh economy. But as trusted finance reporter Chris Farrell explains, theres a silver lining to this cloud: It is accelerating a trend already under way in America toward what he calls the New Frugalitya fresh way of thinking about how, what, and why we consume. In today's economy, a 'sustainable' lifestyle isnt just one that's good for the planetit's one that is based around core values and one that sustains your bank balance as well.
In this friendly, approachable book, Farrell explains both the theory and the practice of living frugally. Frugality, he reminds us, does not mean old-fashioned penny-pinching. It means spending your money on quality rather than quantitybuying the best you can afford but the least you need. Drawing on his expertise as a financial reporter and his years of conversations with his public radio listeners, he provides down-to-earth, practical advice for every aspect of your financial life.
The New Frugality amounts to a paradigm shift in the way we spend and save. The good news is, a frugal lifestyle is one of less waste, lower environmental impact, greater peace of mind, and, over the long run, deeper satisfaction.
"Farrell provides a solid and encouraging high-level overview of individual financial health." - Publishers Weekly
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