Have you ever wondered:• Why willpower often isn’t enough to stop you from overspending?
• How to control the impulse to spend?
• What gets in the way when you try to spend less?
• How to heal a relationship stressed by overspending?
These days more and more people are struggling to stay afloat, while others on fixed incomes are trying to stretch their money as far as possible. You may know you should spend less ? but sometimes will power just isn’t enough.
Overcoming Overspending: A Winning Plan for Spenders and Their Partners is full of compassionate advice, tips, and ideas to help you understand why you spend, and how to manage your spending more wisely. First published in 1995, this classic self-help guide has helped many couples and individuals change their behavior toward money and enjoy better financial harmony in their relationships. Now, nationally known psychotherapist Olivia Mellan and co-author Sherry Christie have revised and updated it for 2009.
“In this updated version of Overcoming Overspending, Olivia has continued her pioneering work in money psychology. I’d recommend this book to anyone struggling with overspending, whether single or in relationships.”
– April Lane Benson, Ph.D., author of To Buy or Not to Buy: Why We Overshop and How to Stop
“A wise and useful book… the exercises are practical and powerful.”
– Harville Hendrix, author of Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples
“An excellent book that should be read by all couples, whether they think they have a problem with overspending or not.”
– Library Journal
“In marriage, money is not the root of all evil, but overspending is certainly a prime source of conflict or anger. Ms. Mellan’s book goes a long way toward alleviating this friction. After reading it, couples may achieve a better balance in their love life and their bank account.”
– Bonnie Maslin, Ph.D., author of The Angry Marriage: Overcoming the Rage, Reclaiming the Love
Price: $9.99
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