The Art of Spending Money

Resumen del libro

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 cookie-cutter financial advice, Housel provides you with psychological tools to navigate your personal relationship with money and optimise for happiness.

Discover why people often mistake envy for admiration, how to align your expectations with your income, and ways to invest in future happiness while avoiding regret. Learn about the dangers of social debt and embrace the radical idea that the fastest way to build wealth is by going slow. The Art of Spending Money delves into the complexities that surround money envy, social aspirations, identity, and insecurity crucial aspects often missed in traditional financial books.

Armed with new insights into money and wealth, you'll learn to sidestep common spending traps, make smarter investing choices, and wield money to its fullest potential to enhance your enjoyment of life.

Biografía del autor

Morgan Housel es un importante analista económico y fue durante años uno de los columnistas estrella del Wall Street Journal. Es experto en Behavioral Investing y socio de The Collaborative Fund, una empresa de capital de riesgo que apoya a empresas jóvenes que están haciendo avanzar al mundo. Ha sido dos veces ganador del Best in Business Award, así como dos veces finalista del Gerald Loeb Award, galardones que reconocen la excelencia en el periodismo en los campos de los negocios, las finanzas y la economía. Es autor de los best sellers internacionales La psicología del dinero y Lo que nunca cambia.