Clark Howard's Living Large in Lean Times: 250+ Ways to Buy Smarter, Spend Smarter, and Save Money

I borrowed a copy of Clark Howard's latest book, "Living Large in Lean Times" from my local library but it is so full of useful information that I knew my allotted time of three weeks worth of borrowing it just wouldn't be enough. I took notes as I perused the book and planned on "renewing" my borrowing time for an add'l three weeks. However, my notes soon became multiple pages and there were so many spots I wanted to put an asterisk by in the book, add my own notes, etc., that I decided I needed my own copy. Very rare for me to buy a book, I almost always just borrow from the library. I found a used on Amazon (why buy new when used is available and cheaper?). I could've bought one and w/the shipping paid a certain amount, but by buying three (all used), they qualified as "free shipping" articles so I got three for the price of two! I'm keeping one for myself for Christmas and giving two to my twin sister and brother! What a deal! Clark Howard is one of my heros, saving me $ over the years and offering wonderful info and tips, I just can't say enough. I would purchase Clark Howard stock if I could!

This book has paid for itself many times over. It's a quick read, and I took tons of notes, which saved me tons of money. Here are some of the areas which this book has benefited me:- Finding money (lost money websites)- Healthcare credit reports- HUD refund- Home mortgage fraud- Inventorying my home- Best credit card- Credit card freezes- Monitoring my kids- Cheap eye glasses (I picked up a couple of pairs up for $7 each!)- Coupon codes- Grocery deals- How to make razor last a year- Car recalls- Cheaper internet- Deals of the day- Price protector alerts- Black Friday shopping- Peer to peer lendingThis book is well organized and easy to read. If there is a topic that you are interested in, you can go right to that place in the book via the index.If you would like to save some money, this is the book for you.

This book should be read by everyone no matter what stage of life you are in. It is a great primer for young people just starting out; a refresher course for those who think they know 'how'; and a wake-up call for everyone else. For all those 'woulda, coulda, shoulda, didn't' people, Clark Howard will get your train running on the right track moving in the right direction. He takes you through the stages of all possible financial situations you will be involved with and shows you how to ask the right questions, move on in the right direction and arrive at your financial destination feeling good...Living Large...making all the right decisions. If you want to enjoy your journey through your financial life, take Clark Howard along with you. You'll be glad you did. I highly recommend this...and any...book written by Clark Howard. He speaks from experience. If you're a fan of Suze Orman, you'll be a fan of Clark Howard as well.

I gave this to my daughter in law and wasn't sure she would read it. My son said she can't put it down and is high-lighting many things and hopefully will learn from it. Money management is so important and it is so easy to getin debt and not know the principles to get out. She is young, so hopefully this will make a difference.

Nothing earthshaking or new here, but still some good Clark Howard and he's always good. For anyone not familiar with his advice, this book would be a valuable starting place.It would also be an excellent gift for a new, or returning, college student. These days, college students must both be armed with solid financial knowledge, and prepared to look ahead to their financial futures. Both needs would be well served by Howard's advice here.Howard's website is also a helpful resource, but somehow, having a book right in hand to look over, think over and review is well worth it.

I have read this book cover to cover at least three times. The book restates what Clark Howard says on his radio and television show. I realize not everyone knows about his radio and TV show, but they are both worth listening to. The book is one of my reference manuals when I need to provide advice to a client (I am a CPA) that explains in simple language how to solve a problem. Because of the simple instructions on problem solving, I have seem big smiles on many faces. Read this book if you want to find a way to budget your income and save money to buy what you really need in this tough economy.

Great financial advice on just about everything a common person deals with in their lifetime. The information is presented well and in a way that people without any financial background can easily understand. You will learn of many ways to save money and avoid getting ripped off. You will also learn to spend money wisely. When money is spent wisely...ultimately, you save money. Thus, you will have the knowledge to make wise money decisions that could lead to having the long term secure financial situation that many of us would love to have.

This book is full of short simple suggestions for saving money. It is sorted into various subjects with a good index so it is easy to find something (or figure out it is not covered by the book). It finally gave me the confidence to move to VoIP and so it will pay for itself just on that. I look forward (hopefully) to version 2 with more information.Having skimmed through the book very quickly, I now want to go back and figure out more ways to save.

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Expected this book to have some great tips. But this is just a paper copy of what is available on Clark's web site/twitter etc....