The renowned author Claudia Hammond, author of the book, draws on the latest research in neuroscience, psychology, and biology to present a fascinating and thought-provoking new perspective on our relationship with money. Not a day goes by without money playing a role in our interactions, but how well do we truly understand it? We know we need money and constantly strive for more, but why are our financial behaviors so peculiar? And why does it hold such sway over us? Claudia Hammond delves into the astonishing psychology of money to show us that our relationship with it is more complex than we think. By exploring the latest research in psychology, neuroscience, biology, and behavioral economics, she also reveals some simple yet effective tricks that will help you think about, use, and save money better. From how grumbling helps you avoid being ripped off, and why you choose the most expensive painkillers, to how to buy a new laptop, and why you should never offer to pay your friends for their help and services. This book, akin to an exciting and enjoyable investigation into the power money holds over us, will forever change your perception of the cash in your wallet and the numbers in your bank account.