Money Sense Tips

Half Price Living: Secrets on Living Well on One Income is a book for couples exploring the pros and cons of staying home with the kids and going down from two to one income. In the first part of the book it explores, in great detail, things you have to take into consideration before making your choice of whether to leave paid employment to stay at home. The second part of the book provides you with lots of practical ways and tips to save money and live well on one income.

The author, Ellie Kay, a family financial expert, talks you through specific cost cutting strategies, such as coupon cutting, comparison shopping, cutting food bills in half, cutting debts and clothing costs, saving money on vacations.

I like the fact that the book comes with charts, worksheets and plans to work from to explore the feasibility of staying at home and living on one income. Also included are real life stories, which make this book a very interesting and informative read.

Overall, the book is a great guide for any couple trying to figure out if they can live on one income and make it work.