Authors and spendthrifts Steve and Annette Economides have been dubbed America's Cheapest Family. In 2003, the Economides began publishing the online HomeEconomiser Newsletter. In 2007, they published what became a New York Times bestseller America's Cheapest Family Gets You Right On The Money. The Economides live on a middle class income debt-free with five kids.
America's Cheapest Family News and Articles
In their many online and televised profiles, the Economides offer tips on shopping and menu planning, saving, reducing debut and cutting back on utilities. The Economides make one monthly trip to the grocery store, which takes up to five hours but costs them only $350. They feed themselves and their five children from this one trip.
Official Site: America's Cheapest Family - Good Morning America Transcript
KOTV: "Living Well On A Budget With America's Cheapest Family" (November 22, 2007)
Burlington Times News: Teaching children about money will pay off later (August 31, 2007)
AZCentral.com: Experts offer simple ways to save money every month (August 27, 2007)
The Arizona Republic: Free advice for the frugal life (August 27, 2007)
ABC News: America's Cheapest Family Lives Debt Free (August 2, 2007)
ABC News: How Cheapest Family in America Saves Cash (April 27, 2007)
