The Leap to Cheap

[Onward]

Here's an interesting article, from AARP, on frugality and happiness.

a true sign of wealth is free time—freedom from drudgery and unwanted commitments.

A better way to be rich and happy - AARP The Magazine

My favorite part is the pic that accompanies the article:

 

[W2R]

Another nice article by Jeff Yeager, the Ultimate Cheapskate and one of our members here on the Early Retirement Forum. I always enjoy reading his articles and posts.

And yes, what a cool picture.

Thanks!

 

[ksr]

Another nice article by Jeff Yeager, the Ultimate Cheapskate and one of our members here on the Early Retirement Forum. I always enjoy reading his articles and posts.

And yes, what a cool picture.

Thanks!

Ditto. And I loved reading his book, too.

 

[Nords]

Ditto. And I loved reading his book, too.

[Don LaFontaine voiceover]
"Coming this Tuesday to a public library near you:
Amazon.com: The Cheapskate Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of Americans Living Happily Below Their Means (9780767931328): Jeff Yeager: Books
Cheapskates, you won't have to be alone anymore..."
[/voiceover]

 

[easysurfer]

Here's an interesting article, from AARP, on frugality and happiness.

A better way to be rich and happy - AARP The Magazine

My favorite part is the pic that accompanies the article:

Can't help but notice the expression of uncertainty of the goldfish left behind

 

[Onward]

Can't help but notice the expression of uncertainty of the goldfish left behind

I love it!

 

[LOL!]

Here is another leaping goldfish:
YouTube - PBS Fish Commercial

 

[Moemg]

I also enjoyed reading his book and being a cheapskate I sold it on Amazon after I finished it .

 

[ksr]

I also enjoyed reading his book and being a cheapskate I sold it on Amazon after I finished it .

OK, then I must confess, I borrowed the book from the library. Otherwise, I'd have done exactly what you did.

 

[Keim]

I just put it on my wish list at Trade Books for Free with our Online Book Swap `PaperBackSwap.com. Looks like there are about 30 thrifty souls ahead of me. Sigh. Sometimes thriftiness is time consuming.

 

[oilspill]

How can anyone charge for "words" ?

 

[Dawg52]

How can anyone charge for "words" ?

The ignore list is growing. #4............

 

[M Paquette]

How can anyone charge for "words" ?

Words is free. There is a labor charge for picking out the right words, and putting them down in the right order. Additional charges for shipping and handling may apply.

 

[rescueme]

OK, then I must confess, I borrowed the book from the library. Otherwise, I'd have done exactly what you did.

I took the book from the library (didn't check it out), read it, and sold it on EBay.

Now, that's cheap (just kidding)....

 

[Sparky]

Only think I would caution is about that dishwasher - like many things in life, if you don't use it, you will lose it.