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Living with less : so your family has more

Savage, Jill 1964- (Author). Savage, Mark, 1964- (Added Author).

Summary: "Today, more families than ever are trying to make it work on one income? whether they are faced with downsizing or are simply trying to live well while putting their families first. But is it really possible to live richly when only one parent is at work? In their book, Living with Less So Your Family Has More, husband-and-wife team Jill and Mark Savage say it is?they've been doing it for the past 23 years. With Jill as a stay-at-home mom and Mark the full-time pastor of a small church, the couple found a work-life balance that has allowed them and their five children to lead wealthy lives. Together, they teach readers how to appreciate the benefits of having one spouse at home while living like they have two incomes."--Publisher's website.

Record details

ISBN: 9780824948016
ISBN: 0824948017
Physical Description: print
xiv, 209 pages ; 23 cm
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Guideposts, [2010]
Copyright: ©2010

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

Defining "less" -- Redefining "more" -- Counter-cultural mindset : it's an out-of-this-world experience -- Contentment : living with less and liking it -- Simplicity : sometimes less really is more -- Sacrifice : forfeit to win -- Frugality : living with more time and less money -- Faith : ordinary people trusting an extraordinary god -- Community : you can't do this alone -- Finances : budget is not a bad word and cash really is vogue -- Savings, investments, and insurance : it's all about the risk -- Food and clothing : have your cake and eat it too -- Housing : there's no place like home -- Transportation : you're driving me crazy -- Holidays : santa's on a budget and vacation is a non-negotiable -- College : higher education at lower costs -- Income : what does work actually cost? -- Income : make money doing what you love -- Are you a "less is more" family?