About Annette and Steve Economides
Steve and Annette Economides have raised five kids, paid off their first home in 9 years on an average income of just $35,000, pay cash for their cars and don’t use a credit card . . . ever. The have cashed in on the American dream in a very un-American way — with no debt.
Steve and Annette live in Scottsdale, Arizona with four kids at home — one lives on his own. They publish the HomeEconomiser Newsletter, and together authored the New York Times Best Seller, America's Cheapest Family Gets You Right On The Money.
They also have been profiled on TV and radio and in newspapers and magazines worldwide. They are seasoned seminar speakers and travel with their kids, as America’s Cheapest Family, working to convince the world that a frugal lifestyle can not only get you right on the money, but also help you cash in on your dreams!
Quick Links
www.americascheapestfamily.com
America's Cheapest Family Blog
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America's Cheapest Family Gets You Right on the Money:
Your Guide to Living Better, Spending Less, and Cashing in on Your Dreams
We've been told by readers that this is one of the easiest finance books to read, understand and apply. This book will make you feel like you're getting your own private coaching session. We've included lots of stories — ours and those of people we've helped. And we've even let our kids tell you what they think about their crazy parents' money habits.
It's not about formulas and calculations, it's more about figuring out what's really important to you and your family and making it happen. We aren't just preaching a gospel of thrift, we're giving you a behind the scenes look at how we've lived, raised five happy kids, paid off our first house in nine years, never had a car payment and had lots and lots of laughter.
Book Chapters
1 America's Cheapest Family
2 Groceries: Savings by the Bagful
3 Budgeting: The Cornerstone of Family Finances
4 Cars: Cutting Car Costs
5 Housing: Home Sweet Home
6 Utilities: Shut the Door, Turn out the Lights!
7 Debt: The American Dream Turns Into a Nightmare
8 Medical: Keeping Your Body Healthy and Your Wallet happy
9 Clothing: Looking Better, Spending Less
10 Entertainment & Recreation: Finding Fun for Free
11 Vacations: Getting Away Without Debt Regret
12 Kids and Money: Teaching Kids About Money Isn’t Kid Stuff
13 Savings and Investments: It’s More Than Money in the Bank
14 Attitudes: Thinking Differently Can Change Everything
15 The Final Payoff
Favorite Thrifty Websites
Mommy Savers
This is the site for all moms who want the best for their families, but don't want to spend an arm and a leg to get it. We have the best bargains + money saving ideas online!
Frugal Facts
This site is full of money saving tips to help everyday normal folks who want to attain specific goals in their lives, but feel money pressures are standing in their way.
Frugal Village
Founder Sara Noel knows that being frugal doesn’t mean you have to settle. Her Frugal Living column - through United Media’s Newspaper Enterprise Association - emphasizes simplicity, family values and eco-frugality, inspiring women to discover their passions and rekindle their inner spirit.
Wise Bread
Wise Bread is a community of bloggers here to help you live large on a small budget. Despite what you may have heard, you don't have to sacrifice your financial independence to enjoy life.
All Things Frugal
Home of The Pennypincher and Tightwad Tidbits Ezines.
Living On a Dime
Their goal is to educate people about better ways to handle money in the hope that the people they touch can live more fulfilled and less stressful lives. Their story is not just for people who live on very small incomes. Instead, they hope that sharing their story of money scarcity and how they dealt with it will help people more wisely manage their resources and become financially strong.
Better Budgeting
The free money saving tips ezine, dedicated to helping families live a better life, not by spending more money, but less!
Money-Saving Articles
Ten Things You Should Buy to Save Money
While these items may cost you some money up-front, they'll ultimately more than pay for themselves in the savings they provide. More tips on the author's, Jeffrey Strain, website SavingAdvice.com.
101 Ways to Save Money
Here you'll find more than 101 ways to save money every day, money saving tips that could put 1000's of dollars in your pocket.
Saving Money at the Gas Pump
Tips from the Federal Trade Commission.
Little Steps: 100 Great Tips For Saving Money For Those Just Getting Started
Each of these tactics are simple little moves you can make to improve your financial situation. Some of them take just a few minutes, others might take an hour or two, some of them require a bit of regular effort, but they’re all incredibly simple - anyone can do them.
Over 319 Money Saving Ideas
Visit Annette and Steve's site for a compilation of reader tips that have been published in the HomeEconomiser newsletter since April 2003. It is updated each month that they publish.
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