Spending Smart

A collection of the Chicago Tribune's weekly Spending Smart articles from the award-winning business journalist and NerdWallet's credit cards expert. Spending Smart is a compact but immensely helpful collection of columns penned by Gregory Karp. Offering tips for consumers across a wide variety of fields, including insurance, banking, cars, phones, homes, travel, and more, this book is a terrific primer for how to take better care of your money and find deals where others aren't even looking. The simple and sober advice from Karp has made him a newspaper mainstay for many years, as evidenced by this book's vast amount of straightforward tips. In breaking down the true worth of a deal or exposing hidden value, Spending Smart is a reader's go-to financial adviser while on the go. Perfect to pull up on smartphones, e-readers, and tablets, Karp's friendly tone and measured counsel can be accessed just about anywhere readers have financial questions. Praise for Gregory Karp 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 Greg Karp gets it and you will too. His research and tips will help you keep more of the money you earn. -Steve & Annette Economides, New York Times bestselling authors of America's Cheapest Family Gets You Right on the Money 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 Your Credit Score