The New Frugality: How to Consume Less, Save More, and Live Better

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Author: Chris Farrell

ISBN-10: 1596916605

ISBN-13: 9781596916609

Category: Personal Finance - General & Miscellaneous

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From the economics correspondent for public radio’s Marketplace Money, a new plan for a new economic reality—the philosophy and practice of living frugally. Publishers Weekly Farrell's brief on the value in shifting from conspicuous consumption to responsible spending is well-intentioned, but rarely does his advice move beyond commonsense considerations into more substantive lifestyle shifts. The pedestrian material also undermines Farrell's reading—which, given the author's textured voice, a personable vocal manner, and lilting rhythm, should have been excellent. Coupled with the text, however, Farrell's performance is listless and lacks energy, charisma, and powerful prose necessary to interest and inspire the listener. A Bloomsbury hardcover (Reviews, Oct. 26). (Jan.)

1 The rise of the new frugality 12 The great transformation 133 A margin of safety 374 The new frugality rules 515 Make frugality a habit 676 Borrow wisely 917 Investing the simple way 1138 Live long and prosper 1519 Home, sweet home 17110 The college sheepskin 18711 Generosity and gratitude 207Index 219