Books like Thrift by Theodore R. Malloch

Adam Smith’s seminal 1776 treatise that laid the groundwork for modern economic theory, presented here in a reprint of Edwin Cannan’s 1904 edition with a new preface by economist George J. Stigler.

Dave Ramsey distills 17 years of financial counseling into seven clear steps to help readers eliminate debt, build savings, and achieve lasting financial health.

A classic guide to personal finance that has stood the test of time, challenging traditional beliefs and providing valuable insights for readers of all income levels.

A 9‑step program that teaches readers how to eliminate debt, build savings, re‑prioritize spending, and live comfortably on a smaller budget.

John C. Bogle explains how low‑cost index funds and a simple buy‑and‑hold strategy can build long‑term wealth.

Cheap. Cheap suit. Cheap date. Cheap shot. It's a dirty word, an epithet laden with negative meanings. It is also the story of Lauren Weber's life. As a child, she resented her father for keeping the heat at 50 degrees through the frigid New England winters and rarely using his car's turn signals-to keep them from burning out. But as an adult, when she found herself walking 30 blocks to save $2 on subway fare, she realized she had turned into him. In this lively treatise on the virtues of being cheap, Weber explores provocative questions about Americans' conflicted relationship with consumption and frugality. Why do we ridicule people who save money? Where's the boundary between thrift and miserliness? Is thrift a virtue or a vice during a recession? And was it common sense or obsessive-compulsive disorder that made her father ration the family's toilet paper? In answering these questions, In Cheap We Trust offers a colorful ride through the history of frugality in the United States. Readers will learn the stories behind Ben Franklin and his famous maxims, Hetty Green (named "the world's greatest miser" by the Guinness Book of Records) and the stereotyping of Jewish and Chinese immigrants as cheap. Weber also explores contemporary expressions and dilemmas of thrift. From Dumpster-diving to economist John Maynard Keynes's "Paradox of Thrift" to today's recession-driven enthusiasm for frugal living, In Cheap We Trust teases out the meanings of cheapness and examines the wisdom and pleasures of not spending every last penny.

An introduction to free-market economics.

A practical guide packed with engaging activities, it helps girls learn budgeting, saving, and smart spending while offering fun, relatable stories that reinforce financial lessons.

Liz and Nate Thames trade city jobs for a 66‑acre Vermont homestead, achieving early retirement through conscious frugality and sustainable living. Their journey shows how joyfully spending below your means can lead to freedom, contentment, and a richer life.