Brokenomics: 50 Ways to Live the Dream on a Dime
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.44 (991 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1580055672 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 264 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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In the hours it took me to read her hilarious book, I didn’t spend a dime and laughed my butt off.”Joseph D’Agnese, author of The Money Book for Freelancers, Part-Timers, and the Self-Employed"Dina’s writing is awesomely weird in the best way possible." Jenny Lawson, author, Let’s Pretend This Never Happened"From unemployment to the business of TV, her stories are both smart and entertaining, which is not an easy balance to pull off.” Dorothy Pomerantz, editor, Forbes. Bureau Chief, Forbes"Brokenomics is a wise, witty, and wonderful guide to living cheaply and well. You may not want to listen to a friend talk about her student loans, lack of job, or being on hold with the unemployment office, but somehow you’ll stick with Dina through all that and more.” Eve Troeh, reporte
It includes:Rules for changing your mindset (There Will Always Be Someone Richer, Taller, Smarter, and Better Looking Than You”)Wise words about making big decisions, like raising childrenor not (Why Have a Baby When You Can Just Get a Nice Potted Plant?”)Clear-eyed relationship advice (Do Not Date Anyone Who Loves Their Bong More Than They Love You”)Solid guidance for renters (The Freeloader's Guide to Housesitting”)And strategies for talking to your honey about moneywithout breaking upThis helpful and hilarious handbook has the answers for crafting your own version of the glamorous life without breaking the bank. Written with the wisdom afforded by hindsight, Brokenomics will a
"Unhelpful, Not At All What I Expected" according to YodaMom. College party Frat/Sorority house financial guide-ish book or what ? It was humorous in a offensive way but offered little real financial advice.Offensive. She went to a flea market with her mother where she noted the Unhelpful, Not At All What I Expected College party Frat/Sorority house financial guide-ish book or what ? It was humorous in a offensive way but offered little real financial advice.Offensive. She went to a flea market with her mother where she noted the 300-Unhelpful, Not At All What I Expected YodaMom College party Frat/Sorority house financial guide-ish book or what ? It was humorous in a offensive way but offered little real financial advice.Offensive. She went to a flea market with her mother where she noted the 300-400 lb people contemplating their leftover pork ribs and Dr. Pepper. Maybe 68% of LA is shallow, materialistic, annoying, flaky, narcissistic, money-hungry, celebrity wannabes? If your boss treats you like crap go ahead and steal from them ? Women selling their eggs, and a reference to one girl who had a personality being like a styrofoam cup ? It goes on and on, and I am not a. 00 lb people contemplating their leftover pork ribs and Dr. Pepper. Maybe 68% of LA is shallow, materialistic, annoying, flaky, narcissistic, money-hungry, celebrity wannabes? If your boss treats you like crap go ahead and steal from them ? Women selling their eggs, and a reference to one girl who had a personality being like a styrofoam cup ? It goes on and on, and I am not a. 00-Unhelpful, Not At All What I Expected YodaMom College party Frat/Sorority house financial guide-ish book or what ? It was humorous in a offensive way but offered little real financial advice.Offensive. She went to a flea market with her mother where she noted the 300-400 lb people contemplating their leftover pork ribs and Dr. Pepper. Maybe 68% of LA is shallow, materialistic, annoying, flaky, narcissistic, money-hungry, celebrity wannabes? If your boss treats you like crap go ahead and steal from them ? Women selling their eggs, and a reference to one girl who had a personality being like a styrofoam cup ? It goes on and on, and I am not a. 00 lb people contemplating their leftover pork ribs and Dr. Pepper. Maybe 68% of LA is shallow, materialistic, annoying, flaky, narcissistic, money-hungry, celebrity wannabes? If your boss treats you like crap go ahead and steal from them ? Women selling their eggs, and a reference to one girl who had a personality being like a styrofoam cup ? It goes on and on, and I am not a. "Quite confused about what this book was really supposed to be about. Plenty of F bombs, irreverance, and putdowns" according to Sunshine on a Rainy Day. SUMMARY: This is the story of Dina Gachman and many of the tricks she used through her life to survive without much money. Some of her tips include not buying Versace if you aren't a millionaire, take all the free samples you can get, steal toilet paper from work, don't have children--raise a plant instead, don't buy $5 coffees unless you really truly want them, and if it's your thing--get a sugar daddy to pay your waythe list goes on.THE GOOD: If you like irreverent humor with lots of F bombs and drinking stories, this book is for you.THE NOT AS GOOD: I felt like I was reading a book by a perso. Jo Mackness said Laugh-out-loud funny AND full of really useful perspective on money. I was really surprised by the fact that this book could be both laugh-out-loud funny AND actually full of really useful perspective on money, as well as life in general. We all spend a lot of time concerning ourselves with "first world problems" and this is such a breath of down-to-earth fresh air. I normally have a harder time getting through non-fiction and I found this to be such a great read--lots of "that's happened to me" or "I cannot believe that happened to her but maybe it could in LA" stories--such that I couldn't put it down. A terrific mix of humor and meaning.