Save Big : Cut Your Top 5 Costs and Save Thousands

by Elisabeth Leamy; Foreword by: Diane Sawyer; Foreword by: Robin Roberts

• ISBN13: 9780470638989
• ISBN10: 0470638982
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2010-01-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

The secrets to saving BIG from Good Morning America Consumer Correspondent Elisabeth LeamyIn this battered economy, saving money matters more to consumers than ever before. But we're tired of hearing about all the small stuff, like skipping our morning latte and installing low flow showerheads. We want BIG, bold ideas, and this book has them. In a straightforward style-with a dash of attitude-Good Morning America's Elisabeth Leamy shows you how to Save BIG on the priciest parts of your life.In SAVE BIG (Not Small), Leamy puts saving in perspective. Her philosophy is to save a lot of money on a few things rather than a little bit of money on a bunch of things. Why give up life's little pleasures when you can save more money by attacking a few big, boring expenses instead? Helps identify where you spend the most money so that you can save the most money. The top five costs are our houses, cars, credit, groceries, and healthcare Written by Good Morning America Consumer Correspondent Elisabeth Leamy Unlike most personal finance guides that stress the small stuff, every tip in this book has the potential to save you at least a thousand dollarsFilled with fresh advice and insider secrets, this book will have you saving more in less time.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Houses: Home of Savings

Buy a House ASAP

How Much Should You Spend?

Doing the Deal

Getting a Good Mortgage

Choosing a Mortgage Professional

Cut Your Closing Costs

Appeal Your Property Taxes

When to Refinance

Pay Off Your Mortgage Early

Sell Your House Yourself

Cars: The Cheaper Road

What to Buy

What Can You Afford?

Where to Buy a Car

Choosing a Reliable Car

Bargaining for the Best Price

Make Your Car Last

Car Insurance for Less

Credit: Loans for Less

Protecting Your Credit Reports

Understanding Your Credit Score

Raising Your Credit Score

Cut Credit Card Debt

Groceries: Guerilla Grocery Shopping

Price Matching

Stockpiling

Creative Couponing

Wild Cards

Healthcare: Curing High Costs

Choosing a Health Insurance Plan

Negotiating with Your Doctor

Picking Your Prescriptions

Haggling with Hospitals

Conclusion

Index

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