Mind Over Money

Outline

Mind Over Money (2016) explores the psychology behind how we think about and use money. Claudia Hammond draws on research to explain why money can affect our emotions, relationships, and decisions in surprising ways, from why we overspend to why paying with cards feels different from paying in cash. The book offers practical tips for making better financial choices and developing a healthier relationship with money.

• Money affects our emotions, relationships and decisions in surprising ways, so financial choices are never purely rational.
• Claudia Hammond draws on research to explain why people overspend, rather than treating it as a simple lack of discipline.
• Paying by card feels different from paying in cash, and that difference can quietly change how we spend.
• Hidden biases shape money decisions, and spotting them is the first step toward choosing more rationally.
• Practical tips in the book help you make better financial choices and build a healthier relationship with money.

Claudia Hammond is a British broadcaster, author, and psychology lecturer who has presented radio programmes about psychology and health for the BBC. She is known for making psychological research accessible and engaging. Her books include Time Warped, Mind Over Money, and The Art of Rest.