Other 'Easy Budgets' reviewed: iPhone app, PDF file

Since titles aren't copyrightable not everything with the same name is related.

We noted a few days ago that an iPhone app called "Easy Budget" ($1.99 by Easy App World, screenshot pictured) isn't related to the e-book sold here, and we promised to buy the app and review it for you.

Result: We couldn't make head nor tails of it. We're not saying the app isn't good, but there were no instructions and we didn't find it intuitive enough that we could figure out its workings on our own. (If you've tried the app and like it, email us at owentew {at} gmail, or leave a comment on this blog entry, and we'll pass the word on to readers.)

Two reviewers at iTunes loved the app, one giving it 4 stars, the other 5. Comments were "Simple to use and very useful. Great graphics too!" and "IT'S WONDERFUL APP."

If it does work well, it would be a perfect complement to our ebook for those who prefer not to use pencil and paper or a purse full of labeled envelopes.

Another "Easy Budget" we've run across is "Easy Budget Blueprint." It's a 23-page PDF file that sells for $19.95. We didn't buy "Easy Budget Blueprint" because we didn't know the seller, but there are VeriSign Trusted and McAfee Secure labels on the purchase page. If you've bought the product and would like to give us a review, follow the instructions from the previous paragraph.

We do feel, however, that there can't be any better instruction than our own "Easy Budget" ebook, which can be bought through Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com and iTunes and is one-fourth the cost. (We're not knocking competitors -- just trying to give you all the facts. If we hear a good review of the product, we'll be happy to let you know.)

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'The Easy Budget' eBook now on iTunes

For those who have been waiting, you now can buy "The Easy Budget" eBook on iTunes. You have to be on an iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch and logged in to iTunes to find it. So if you want to read it on your Mac laptop or desktop computer the best bet is the Barnes & Noble version. Then download the free Adobe Digital Editions reader to see it. (This also works perfectly well with a PC.)

An iTunes search will also bring up an app called "Easy Budget" and "Easy Budget Lite." These apps are unaffiliated with "The Easy Budget" eBook, but our staff is testing out the app and we'll let you know on a recommendation soon.

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$99 Nook at Best Buy

Since we told you about the Amazon's Kindle giveaway, it's only fair to share that Barnes & Noble's Nook eReader will be on sale at Best Buy on Black Friday for $99, which is $50 off regular price.

Take $4.99 of that savings and buy "The Easy Budget" to read on it, and you'll be teaching yourself to find these kinds of bargains every day.

We're not schilling for anyone here, though, so as we always say, you can read "The Easy Budget" on your laptop, desktop computer or any other device you already own.

Have a great day finding bargains!

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Editor heaps praise on The Easy Budget

True, she was "The Easy Budget's" editor, but we'll take praise any day, and Wanda Carruthers has lots of nice things to say about the e-book. Read her comments on ebookstalktome blog. She also has lots of advice for hopeful e-book authors.

Does The Easy Budget work with all currencies?

Q. I notice that the cover of "The Easy Budget" features a big dollar sign. Is the budget workable with other currencies?

A. Certainly! Since I get paid in dollars, and dollars are what I spend, I wrote the book from that perspective. But you can substitute any currency: pounds, euros, pesos, yen. For that matter, you could use this system if you traded in pelts or beads. And it will still work long after folding money is a distant memory.

You can buy the book on Amazon.co.uk here.

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The Easy Budget e-book available now

Finished your Christmas shopping? It's time to start on your New Year's resolutions, and atop that list should be getting into better financial shape. It's not as hard as you think.

"The Easy Budget: How to Always Have the Money You Need" helps you figure out how much money you need to set aside for all your expenses, whether they occur annually, monthly or weekly and allocate the money to go into various categories such as Food, Transportation, Clothing and Entertainment. Once you get started, finding ways to save becomes a positive addiction.

This 10-page e-book is downloadable straight to your computer, iPod and more. Order now from lulu.com for only $3.50.