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Book Giveaway! 397 Ways To Save Money

June 17th, 2009 • Related • Filed Under
                                                         
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Kerry K. Taylor is not only the author of the recent book “397 Ways To Save Money”, she is also the blogger behind SquawkFox.com. Kerry started her foray into all things money by graduating with $17,000 worth of student debt. She managed to pay that all off in only 6 months!

I’ll cut to the chase and tell you that I’m going to keep a copy of this book handy in my library because it is full of some great, everyday savings tips – there is definitely something for everyone. I’ll give you some quick examples of what kind of tips you can find:

Buy perennials instead of annuals for your garden – while the initial cost is five times as much, perennials grow back every year. Over time this will work in your favour, saving you hundreds over time. Personally, I avoid the garden like the plague – but this is something that Fiona would appreciate.

There’s a chapter focusing on five-minute meals you can prepare for $5. (And they are healthy meals too!) Recipes are included and it couldn’t be easier.

With 397 ways to save money, I have to point out that there is a great chance that the cost of this book will be re-couped within minutes of opening it. So my honest recommendation is that most people should probably pick up a copy. If you are a frugalist, you may have the “mental DNA” to naturally save money, but then you could give this book as a gift to someone you know. Students will learn tonnes for example, as they have much to learn about money management. They can try to figure it all out for themselves, but Kerry has done it for them and has made it dead simple to learn.

The writing style of the book is engaging and easy to read – excellent for those who are normally overwhelmed by anything to do with money or finances!

Book Giveaway Contest

As always very simple rules:

  1. You can enter the contest by simply leaving a comment on the blog (no profanity, etc.)
  2. You must include a valid email address in the comment entry box (but don’t worry, your email will not be displayed and is never shared with anyone). This is simply so I have a way to contact you if you win.
  3. Comments (entries) must be left before June 21st, 2009 (Sunday) at noon (Eastern Standard Time).
  4. One winner will be selected by random draw.
  5. Contest is only open to residents of North America.
  6. You can only enter once.

Other Reviews

This book has been reviewed by lots of other bloggers, such as:

If you just can’t wait to see the results of the contest, you can just click here to purchase it from Amazon.ca.

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There Are 42 Responses So Far. »

  1. Comment by Jason on 17 June 2009:

    Count me in. I love saving money :) .

  2. Comment by Howie on 18 June 2009:

    Count me in please!

  3. Comment by Patricia on 18 June 2009:

    Would love to read this book. Thanks for another great contest Preet.

  4. Comment by Rich on 18 June 2009:

    Free book on saving money = great

  5. Comment by Mike Gayowski on 18 June 2009:

    I wish I could use profanity. Thank you.

  6. Comment by Fred on 18 June 2009:

    Preet says: “With 397 ways to save money, I have to point out that there is a great chance that the cost of this book will be re-couped within minutes of opening it.”

    Fred says: “If it is free, that is a safe bet!!!”

  7. Comment by Luci on 18 June 2009:

    FREE IS GOOD! I’d love to read and win the book. P.S. – You’ve been quite the inspiration and I wish you the best of luck in your upcoming challenge. I’ll be watching the 3 part series! Thank you!

  8. Comment by Luc Richard on 18 June 2009:

    Please count me in thks

  9. Comment by sophie on 18 June 2009:

    I would love this!

  10. Comment by Sean on 18 June 2009:

    Way to save money #398: win this book. :)

  11. Comment by Michael on 18 June 2009:

    Please sign me up!

  12. Comment by Michael on 18 June 2009:

    Please sign me up! (sorry for the dup, my last entry was in error)

  13. Comment by Alyson on 18 June 2009:

    Please put my name in the hat – sounds like a great book!

  14. Comment by Aaron on 18 June 2009:

    Great! Count me in.

  15. Comment by Henry on 18 June 2009:

    I definitely need the recipes!!!

  16. Comment by Millionaireby45 on 18 June 2009:

    I would love to win this one.

  17. Comment by Brian on 18 June 2009:

    Nice giveaway Preet! Count me in please.

  18. Comment by George on 18 June 2009:

    Count me in. The book isn’t in my local library yet. :-)

  19. Comment by Paula on 18 June 2009:

    Pick me! Pick me!

  20. Comment by Julie on 18 June 2009:

    Count me in please! Thank you!

  21. Comment by Jesus on 18 June 2009:

    Count me in

  22. Comment by gene on 18 June 2009:

    I remember SquawkFox’s recipes being interesting. Pick me, random number generator.

  23. Comment by Jessica on 18 June 2009:

    Please enter me in your giveaway. Thank you.
    jessica(at)fan(dot)com

  24. Comment by Maria on 18 June 2009:

    Pls. count me in. I would love to win this book.

  25. Comment by Fab on 18 June 2009:

    Would love to read the book.

  26. Comment by Trevor on 18 June 2009:

    Love the blog. And would love to win a book! Thanks.

  27. Comment by RS on 18 June 2009:

    Count me in

  28. Comment by karash on 18 June 2009:

    count me in please..!!!

  29. Comment by Jordan on 18 June 2009:

    I wonder if people have RSS search engines that scrape every feed out there just to pick up the word “free”, “freebie”, “giveaway”, etc so they can get in on every draw…

  30. Comment by Rob on 19 June 2009:

    I do not have an RSS search engine. I don’t have that book, either.

  31. Comment by Connie Walsh on 19 June 2009:

    Wow, Jesus is entering this contest. I guess I don’t have a hope then. I would love this book, could always save a few bucks.

  32. Comment by Bernie on 19 June 2009:

    Please count me in for the contest, thanks!

  33. Comment by Nicolas on 19 June 2009:

    One more entry.

  34. Comment by Tony Nickonchuk on 19 June 2009:

    Hey Preet. I’ve got this book on my Amazon Wishlist, but I could add a 398th way to save money if I won it for free!

  35. Comment by Squawkfox on 22 June 2009:

    Hey Preet!
    Thank you so much for reviewing my book! I saw you on the W Network yesterday. You were awesome! :D

  36. Comment by Sarah on 22 June 2009:

    Hey there! I’d love a free copy :D :D

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  38. Comment by rds1983 on 13 July 2009:

    This book seems really cool.

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  41. Comment by karash on 18 August 2009:

    I would love this!

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