We’ve been told to spend less. Cut back. Control ourselves.

But what if we practiced spending better instead?

This is my behind-the-scenes thinking that shaped essay #30 in my new book, Your Money, coming out in October 2025. The essay is called “The Spending Practice."

This essay talks about guilt, values, and why learning to spend with intention might just be the most radical financial move you can make.

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