frugalista files book1 Reader winner: The Frugalista FilesI got so caught up last week with the “I BRAKE FOR BARGAINS” bumper sticker giveaway, that I forgot to pick a winner of Natalie McNeals’ The Frugalista Files. If you missed my book review, Natalie chronicles her desperate attempt to escape debt while still living a fabulous life. She keeps herself accountable by listing her total debt at the beginning of each month. Learning Natalie’s secrets to paying down her $21,000 of debt by about $500 a month are fun to read and very entertaining.

The winner is announced below. Honorable mentions go to Marcia, who shows (more…)

frugalista files book Getting out of debt can be fun: The Frugalista FilesFull disclosure: I have never met author Natalie McNeal but I consider her a frugal blog friend.

When I received Natalie McNeal’s The Frugalista Files: How One Woman Got Out of Debt Without Giving Up the Fabulous Life Getting out of debt can be fun: The Frugalista Files I was scared. As a blog friend of hers, how would I write about her book if it was awful? And if it was awesome, how would I convince you I really, really liked it and wasn’t pandering to a friend?

Lucky me, because there are so many funny and true moments in this book that I can share them and you’ll know how much this book deserves your $8.56 (on Amazon.com, anyway). Incidentally, I read the entire 179-page book on a flight from Providence, RI to Phoenix with time to spare. The Frugalista Files is fun.

On changing her life: “Being a spending slut is ruining my life. (more…)

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