Living Rich by Spending Smart: How to Get More of What You Really Want

This is the eBook version of the printed book. If the print book includes a CD-ROM, this content is not included within the eBook version. As The Millionaire Next Door revealed, building wealth isn't just about working harder or what you choose to invest in: it's about spending smarter. Now, award-winning Tribune Company personal finance columnist Gregory Karp shows how to do just that. This book isn't about depriving yourself. Instead, Gregory Karp shows how to build real, long-lasting wealth by plugging the money leaks you're barely aware of and making sure you spend with a purpose. Karp's surprisingly painless techniques will help you eliminate wasteful spending in every area of your financial life. You'll discover how to focus spending on what you really care about...spend less on gifts without becoming a cheapskate...slash your phone bill...pay less for food and still eat what you want...eliminate spending leaks in insurance, education, even entertainment. From the clothes you wear to the cars you drive, this book will help you build a life that's truly rich because it's truly financially secure. Smart people, dumb spending: Why you need to fire the accountant in your head. What a waste: From inkjet cartridges to extended warranties. Achieving money victory: short-term tactics, long-term strategies: Win today's retail skirmishes (and your lifelong money wars). How to pay less for the same entertainment...without having less fun. Why comparison shopping is more profitable than you thought: Surprise! it's worth your time.