The Art of Spending Money : Simple Choices for a Richer Life

Deftly analysing the psychological reasons behind the financial choices we make, this essential companion to the bestselling The Psychology of Money posits that spending can buy happiness but only if we truly understand our motivations.

From the international bestselling author of The Psychology of Money, with 8 million copies sold worldwide – lessons on harnessing the power of money to live a happier life.

Can money buy happiness? Yes. Can spending it make you happier? Absolutely. Yet, many of us struggle to unlock its full potential – either by spending on things that don't bring as much joy as they should, or by avoiding investments that would truly enhance our mental well-being.

In The Art of Spending Money, award-winning and global bestselling author Morgan Housel offers a refreshingly practical approach to managing wealth while finding deeper meaning and contentment.

Instead of one-size-fits-all financial advice, he unpacks the hidden psychology behind our choices – why we confuse envy with admiration, how expectations shape our satisfaction, and why slow, deliberate wealth-building often leads to the best results.

More than just a book about money, The Art of Spending Money explores the emotions, biases, and social forces that drive our financial decisions. With sharp insights and practical takeaways, Housel helps you avoid common spending pitfalls, make smarter financial choices, and use money with intention – to not just build wealth, but to actually enjoy it.

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A book that points out what we all secretly know but none of us want to admit: We have no idea how to spend our money. Essential reading for anyone who wants their money to actually improve their life. - Mark Manson, Bestselling author of The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A FCK

One of my favourite authors and storytellers of all time. - Steven Bartlett, The Diary of a CEO

The Art of Spending Money breaks down not only why the impulse to buy is so strong but why purchasing rarely cures the problem we're trying to solve. If you're looking to understand how to use your money to make you truly happy, here it is. You'll never shop the same way again. - Jean Chatzky, Bestselling author of How To Money

The Art of Spending Money is not so much a sequel as the masterful completion of The Psychology of Money. When it comes to unfolding the long and complicated story of our relationship to money in an entertaining and useful manner, Morgan Housel is the GOAT. - Chris Davis, Chairman of Davis Advisors and Board Member at Coca-Cola and Berkshire Hathaway