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Are You Living A Life Without Limits?

Life Without Limits: Inspiration For A Ridiculously Good Life by Nick Vujicic

I recently read a great book called Life Without Limit written by an amazing man named Nick Vujicic.  You may have already heard of him.  He’s the guy who was born without arms and legs yet he travels around the world inspiring others to make the most of their lives and to pursue their dreams.  He has spoken in front of audiences all over the globe both rich and poor.  And he practices what he preaches.

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February 8, 2012
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The Cheapskate Next Door – Book Review

                                             The Cheapskate Next Door: The Surprising Secrets Of Americans Living Happily Below Their Means by Jeff Yeager

As a fellow cheapskate, I have to admit I absolutely loved The Cheapskate Next Door.  I sat down and read it all in one day as it was truly humorous and captured my full attention.  A witty personal finance book is hard to come by so I wanted to highlight this book in particular, as it is both informative and entertaining simultaneously.

The author, Jeff Yeager (who is also a cheapskate) travelled around on his bicycle and visited a whole bunch of other cheapskates.  He stayed in their homes and got a chance to learn some of their money saving tricks.  He also compiled data from a huge survey that he had self-professing cheapskates fill out.  I want to share just a few of these tidbits with you to whet your appetite so that you will want to read this book, too.

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December 26, 2011
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The New Frugality – Book Review

The New Frugality: How To Consume Less, Save More, and Live Better by Chris Farrell

The New Frugality is an easy to follow personal finance book that is written specifically for Americans.   The author provides some real insight on what is happening today and he suggests that Americans are definitely changing their behaviors toward money. Rather than spending recklessly and borrowing more than they can afford to pay back, he believes Americans are getting back on the right track and becoming more financially responsible.  He calls this change “the New Frugality”.

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November 18, 2011
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What Can I Do About Inflation? Read Building Wealth With Silver To Find Out

Building Wealth With Silver: How to Profit from The Biggest Wealth Transfer in History by Thomas Herold

I just finished reading Thomas Herold’s book entitled Building Wealth with Silver and it really brings to light what is happening today in the world’s economy. It is frightful, but Herold emphasizes that the key is to be prepared for what is to come by educating yourself.

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October 10, 2011
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You Need To Read The Wealth Cure

The Wealth Cure: Putting Money In Its Place by Hill Harper

The Wealth Cure has got to be one of the best books I have read regarding wealth and personal finance.  It is inspiring, encouraging, and insightful.  The book is not just about money and how to save it, spend it, etc.  Instead, it’s about living a meaningful life and how money plays a part in that.

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September 14, 2011