Save Big : Cut Your Top 5 Costs and Save Thousands

by Leamy, Elisabeth; Sawyer, Diane; Roberts, Robin

• ISBN13: 9780470918173
• ISBN10: 0470918179
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-02-22
• 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.

Author Biography

Elisabeth Leamy is the Consumer Correspondent for ABC's Good Morning America. She also reports for other ABC News programs and writes a weekly column for ABCNews.com.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xi
Introduction	p. 1
Houses: Home of Savings
Buy a House ASAP	p. 9
How Much Should You Spend?	p. 15
Doing the Deal	p. 27
Getting a Good Mortgage	p. 37
Choosing a Mortgage Professional	p. 51
Cut Your Closing Costs	p. 63
Appeal Your Property Taxes	p. 77
When to Refinance	p. 87
Pay Off Your Mortgage Early	p. 93
Sell Your House Yourself	p. 105
Cars: The Cheaper Road
What to Buy	p. 121
What Can You Afford?	p. 127
Where to Buy a Car	p. 135
Choosing a Reliable Car	p. 141
Bargaining for the Best Price	p. 147
Make Your Car Last	p. 153
Car Insurance for Less	p. 163
Credit: Loans for Less
Protecting Your Credit Reports	p. 175
Understanding Your Credit Score	p. 187
Raising Your Credit Score	p. 197
Cut Credit Card Debt	p. 211
Groceries: Guerilla Grocery Shopping
Price Matching	p. 225
Stockpiling	p. 233
Creative Couponing	p. 247
Wild Cards	p. 261
Healthcare: Curing High Costs
Choosing a Health Insurance Plan	p. 273
Negotiating with Your Doctor	p. 287
Picking Your Prescriptions	p. 293
Haggling with Hospitals	p. 311
Conclusion	p. 323
Index	p. 325
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