One of marks of how much I like a book, and find it useful is turned-down pages, and 1,0001 Things They Won't Tell You: An Insiders Guide to Spending... is heavily turned down! *A huge plus is that it's from the Editors of Smart Money!
This is a reference book, not necessarily one you'd read all in one sitting or in order. Although you'd probably learn a lot of new info if you did. It's arranged in categories for all the types of businesses the average person may have to interact with, like lawyers, doctors, mechanics, airlines, plumbers, contractors, orthodontists, spas, dry cleaners, grocery stores, etc. He tells you about 10 ways each that they might try to scam you or gives you helpful information on how to get the best service and price. Quite handy.… (más)
I stalled on writing this review because I really wanted to like this book. I was excited to find out all of these "inside" tips, until I got the book and realized I already knew everything in it. I guess it would be good for beginners... beginners at life.
This book is a compendium of consumer-advocacy articles from SmartMoney magazine. The articles cover 100 different topics from credit cards to cruise lines, fitness clubs to used car salesmen, giving 10 helpful hints for each. The unifying theme is "What they won't tell you", i.e., the inside information that is needed to be an informed consumer and avoid paying too much or getting scammed.
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