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Living Rich by Spending Smart: How to Get More of What You Really Want [Kindle Edition]

Gregory Karp
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (118 customer reviews)

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Book Description

This is the eBook version of the printed book.

“After 21 years of giving advice about your wallet on the radio, I thought I had heard it all and read it all. Then I read Living Rich by Spending Smart. Greg Karp has a clear roadmap to wealth that is yours for the taking. Follow his simple steps and you will take control of your financial future. Get FIT now!”

–Clark Howard, The Clark Howard radio show

 

“The book is full of practical information for trimming and redeploying spending, which is often given short shrift in other personal finance books. The author provides solid advice and solid writing on a topic that benefits from a fresh voice.”

–Liz Pulliam Weston, MSN Money columnist and author of Easy Money

 

“Greg Karp offers well-researched, practical strategies that can help anyone save big money on everyday expenses, and his entertaining writing style makes the book a fun read.”

–Stephanie Nelson, editor of CouponMom.com and frequent guest on ABC-TV’s Good Morning America

 

“Greg Karp gets it and you will too. His research and tips will help you keep more of the money you earn. Reading Living Rich by Spending Smart is the best way to give yourself a raise.”

–Steve & Annette Economides, New York Times Best-Selling Authors of America’s Cheapest Family Gets You Right On The Money

 

“Wise people have always known it. Now Greg Karp lets everyone in on the secret. The surest way to living well is to manage your spending. Living Rich by Spending Smart is a simple roadmap that anyone can follow. And should!”

–Gary Foreman, editor of TheDollarStretcher.com

 

“For every consumer who consistently fails to engage brain before operating pocketbook, this book provides simple, concrete steps to immediately take control of your spending.”

–Edgar Dworsky, founder of ConsumerWorld.org

 

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 ...



Editorial Reviews

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"Gregory Karp delivers the goods - by telling you exactly how to get those goods for less - in this supremely practical guide to smart spending.  From reducing your cable bill to the cost of your casket, this book is a gold mine of money saving advice." 

-- Jeff Yeager, Author, The Ultimate Cheapskate's Road Map to True Riches

About the Author

Gregory Karp is an award-winning, nationally published newspaper journalist. Greg’s column, “Spending Smart,” is consistently among the popular personal finance columns in Tribune Co. newspapers each Sunday. In 2006 the column was named Best Column by the Society of American Business Editors and Writers. Greg’s writing regularly appears in such newspapers as the Chicago Tribune, Newsday, Baltimore Sun, Hartford Courant, Orlando Sentinel, and Allentown (PA) Morning Call. It also appears on the Web sites of such television stations as WPIX in New York, WGN in Chicago, and KTLA in Los Angeles. Greg often writes family money stories for Better Homes and Gardens magazine. He’s a frequent guest on the morning show, Good Day Philadelphia, and appears weekly on RCN-TV in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. He maintains a blog at themorningcall.com. Greg lives near Yardley, Pennsylvania, with his wife and two sons.


Product Details

  • File Size: 538 KB
  • Print Length: 227 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0132350092
  • Simultaneous Device Usage: Up to 5 simultaneous devices, per publisher limits
  • Publisher: FT Press (January 23, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B0014YHKWM
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Lending: Not Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #311,767 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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Customer Reviews

The book is well organized and easy to read and understand. Dean Lafferty  |  37 reviewers made a similar statement
And yes, because you will save money, you will be making better choices. Evelina  |  17 reviewers made a similar statement
Great ideas in this book that I have read so far. carlos  |  19 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
108 of 110 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart June 11, 2008
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I'm age 70. Living Rich and Spending Smart has opened my eyes as to how much money I have thrown away. I hate this book. It makes me ashamed of myself. On the other hand, this knowledge will make living entirely on Social Security a lot easier.
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83 of 84 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Pays for itself February 11, 2008
Format:Paperback
Most of the books I've read about spending wisely are full of the same nonsense about how you'll become a millionaire in 30 years if you stop buying that $3 Starbucks latte each day and instead stuff that money into a mutual fund. Karp, on the other hand, argues you don't need to deprive yourself of the things you enjoy to achieve true wealth. Instead, he shows you ways to save thousands of dollars on the things YOU ARE ALREADY BUYING. This is not hypothetical poppycock. Karp gives you hundreds of specific tips you can take advantage of today. For me, the book paid for itself within five minutes after I opened it. I followed Karp's advice on how to find the best term life insurance premiums, and I'm going to save $300 this year ... for the same amount of coverage.
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60 of 62 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Good for those learning to save money March 4, 2008
Format:Paperback
Living Rich by Spending Smart by Gregory Karp seems like a book that lists practical advice for people who like to spend their money. He says that you do not have to deprive yourself of the things you want, but spend wisely in other areas of your life in order to afford the luxuries. I found many of the ideas that he had to be common sense, for instance, making your own meal will save you more money than going out to eat. Some ideas were new to me, such as saying that life insurance is only for those who support others financially. This book is for people that do not know how to cut back, or who could still use the advice on how to cut back even more. While he doesn't like to use the word "budget" often, that is basically what this book is about. Learning what you need to spend your money on, what you want to spend your money on and how to look for the best prices in order to obtain these wants and needs. After reading Karp's book, I have revised a few of my habits and have already saved a little money. If you would like to save money a little at a time and wouldn't know how to do so, this book will help you figure how to do so.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Keeping spending in check
I am not reading this straight through like a novel, but I keep reading snippets of it. I want to be a smart spender.
Published 2 days ago by Betty Carter
5.0 out of 5 stars informative. A good read.
This is a pleasant and quick read. Very informative. I recommend this book to anyone thinking about smart spending. Can be a reference.
Published 2 days ago by Avi
2.0 out of 5 stars Not that great
Didn't really have any helpful practical tips. I didn't feel it was worth the time. I was left feeling disappointed.
Published 3 days ago by J. Pettersen
3.0 out of 5 stars Theme of Spending Smart
Good book on how to spend smartly. Infact, the biggest take away from the book is not the smart tips that it provides but the underlying message on identifying and distinguishing... Read more
Published 5 days ago by DEEPAK
4.0 out of 5 stars very practical information
There is a wealth of useful information in this book. Much could be considered common sense but since too many are in financial trouble, I'd say these reminders are timely. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Audrey
5.0 out of 5 stars Pertinent and wise
I really liked this book. Very detailed and pertinent. A must read if you are interested in the matter.
Really cool advices and facts.
Published 10 days ago by Michel Blanchet
4.0 out of 5 stars Still reading it, but like it so far
Great ideas in this book that I have read so far.

It's and easy read and the author makes great sense.
Published 12 days ago by carlos
3.0 out of 5 stars A fair summary of good practices
Nothing new or exciting. If you already practice good money management, there isn't much new here. Still a good book for those just starting out.
Published 14 days ago by S. Morgan
4.0 out of 5 stars Living Rich by Spending Smart
4star. I knew much of the things covered but did learn a number of things. Be smart about your saving and spending and you can become wealthy. Read more
Published 19 days ago by William P. Lafay
5.0 out of 5 stars I haven't finished reading it yet but I have already learned so much....
This book is definitely a must read for people looking to get out of death and save for the future.
Published 21 days ago by Kristen
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