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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 spendingWhy you need to fire the accountant in your head·What a waste ï ï From inkjet cartridges to extended warranties·Achieving money victory: short-term tactics, long-term strategies ï ï Win today's retail skirmishes (and your lifelong money wars)·How to pay less for the same entertainment ï ï ...without having less fun· Why comparison shopping is more profitable than you thought ï ï ï ï Surprise: it's worth your time“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