{"product_id":"9781101560471","title":"All the Money in the World: What the Happiest People Know About Wealth","description":"How happy would you be if you had  all the money in the world? The universal lament about money is that there is  never enough. We spend endless hours obsessing over our budgets and investments,  trying to figure out ways to stretch every dollar. We try to follow the advice  of money gurus and financial planners, then kick ourselves whenever we spend too  much or save too little. For all of the stress and effort we put into every  choice, why are most of us unhappy about our finances?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to Laura  Vanderkam, the key is to change your perspective. Instead of looking at money as  a scarce resource, consider it a tool that you can use creatively to build a  better life for yourself and the people you care about.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor instance, the average couple  spends $5,000 on engagement and wedding rings, making these pricey purchases  largely because everyone else does. But what if you decided to spend $300 on  rings and apply the rest to future date nights, weekend getaways, and  thinking-of-you bouquets over the next ten years? In he long run, what would  bring more joy to your marriage? Likewise, will owning a home with a pristine  lawn and a two-car garage—the American Dream—really make you more satisfied? Or  are you saving up for this investment just because financial planners tell you  it’s worth it?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVanderkam shows how each of us can  figure out better ways to use what we have to build the lives we want. Drawing  on the latest happiness research as well as the stories of dozens of real  people, Vanderkam offers a contrarian approach that forces us to examine our own  beliefs, goals, and values.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong her  advice:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eLaugh at the Joneses:  It’s human nature to compare yourself to those around you, but you can create  lifestyle hat rings you personal satisfaction without copying your  neighbors.\u003cbr\u003e    \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eGive yourself the best  weekend ever: Studies show that experiences often bring more pleasure than  material goods. With a little planning and creativity, you can give yourself a  memorable getaway without leaving town or going broke.\u003cbr\u003e    \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eEmbrace the selfish joy  of giving: Giving back not only helps you build karma, it also helps you build a  community—which is much more fulfilling than a tax deduction. All the Money in  the World is a practical and inspiring guide that shows how money can buy  happiness—if we spend it wisely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Temple Publications International, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47128119935216,"sku":"9781101560471","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781101560471_p0.jpg?v=1763688021","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781101560471","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}