The Art of Spending Money

Simple Choices for a Richer Life

By: Morgan Housel

Narrated by: Chris Hill

From the bestselling author of The Psychology of Money and Same as Ever, lessons on harnessing the power of money to live a happier life

Most of us don’t know how to spend money. We chase things that impress others but leave us cold. Or we save endlessly, afraid to spend on what would actually make life better. We confuse admiration with envy, comfort with excess, and utility with status.

The Art of Spending Money doesn't provide budgets, hacks, or one-size-fits-all solutions. It gives you understanding of how your relationship with money shapes your decisions—and how to reshape it so money works for you.

Morgan Housel’s work has helped millions rethink how they earn, save, and invest. Now he turns his attention to the other side of the equation: how to spend. With insight and warmth, he shows why the most valuable return on investment is peace of mind, why expectations matter more than income, and why doing well with money has less to do with spreadsheets and more to do with self-awareness.

This book isn’t about getting rich. It’s about getting the most out of what you already have—and learning to want what’s worth wanting.

Timely and Lasting Advice For Success

The text focuses on many lifestyle and behavioral factors that contribute to building a sustainable path to financial freedom. Freedom is the sum of many choices that are elaborated on in easy-to-follow language and anecdotes. The Psychology of Money and Same As Ever were impressively researched and relevant. The Art of Spending Money will please fans of either and is helpfully structured for newcomers. Excellent narration by Chris Hill.

Clear message, many interesting threads, encouraging

Kept my attention, which he has done before in prior works like Psychology of Money. Many new stories and concepts, well thought out, encouraging, time well spent.

Another great book by Morgan!

I liked the audiobook book version so much I'm going to buy the physical book as well!

Awesome!

I loved this book! You don’t need to read Morgan’s first book but I would recommend reading it first. I wish there were more books to read!

A book everyone should read!

A great book on the psychology of money and spending. A deep look into the social pressures and desires of today’s society and how to view them in a meaningful perspective.