Introduction

Being decisive about money can be a crapshoot. By the time you finish reading this book, you’ll find out why and what you can do about it.

Ask yourself: Why is it that even the best, most coherent, and logical financial advice does little to mobilize us into thinking about or taking control of our money in a meaningful way? Rarely does a lecture on retirement savings and life insurance inspire us to build a path toward improved security and financial well-being. When it comes to making decisive financial choices, there’s a visible disconnect between our mind and our actions.

Between earning money and spending lies a world of uncertainty—a gray area. We lose sleep over finding the right answers to questions such as: How much should ...

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