Vanderkam, Laura

Presents the idea that the key to happiness in personal finances is to change the preception that money must be saved at all cost and not to look at money as a scarce resource, but to consider it a tool that can be used to creatively build a better life.

Considers how ordinary people use the 168 hours that make up each week and discusses how to prioritize one's desires in order to make the most of each week. Offers suggestions for creative ways to rearrange one's schedule and reduce time spent on less meaningful tasks.

Presents the idea that the key to happiness in personal finances is to change the preception that money must be saved at all cost and not to look at money as a scarce resource but to consider it a tool that can be used to creatively build a better life.