Dollars and Sense
How We Misthink Money and How to Spend Smarter
What's it about
Ever wonder why your money seems to vanish, no matter how carefully you budget? You're not just bad with money—you're human. This book summary reveals the hidden psychological forces, like the "pain of paying," that secretly sabotage your financial decisions every single day. Learn to recognize these invisible biases and flip the script on your spending habits. You'll discover how to reframe your choices, avoid common money traps, and finally make your dollars work for you, not against you. Start spending smarter by understanding the irrational brain behind your wallet.
Meet the author
Dan Ariely is a world-renowned behavioral economist and the James B. Duke Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics at Duke University, pioneering research into human irrationality. His work, born from years of studying the hidden forces that shape our decisions, combines with Jeff Kreisler's wit as a comedian and author to decode our perplexing money habits. Together, they blend rigorous science with engaging storytelling to reveal why we misthink money and how we can finally start spending smarter.
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