Tightwads and Spendthrifts by Scott Rick is a very good book. Some people are extremely tight with money (tightwads) and others spend freely, sometimes excessively (spendthrifts). Others combine these traits in various ways.

I enjoyed Tightwads and Spendthrifts for many reasons. It is a science-based guide to understanding our sometimes complicated relationship with money. Scott Rick is a behavioral scientist and this might make some hesitate to give this book a try. But have no fear, the writing style is very informal and non-judgmental. Not the dry, complex style one might expect. I appreciated his explanation of his methods as well as the discussion of the work of others. I also enjoyed his discussions of the various approaches to understanding our financial decisions.

Then, of course, when a couple is involved it gets more complicated. Both members may be similar or very different or somewhere in between. He discusses various options to make financial decisions and handle money. It is important to note the there is not one right answer. But there are many options and the couple must find what works for them.

I found the book a quick enjoyable read and a useful guide to making financial decisions. I highly recommend Tightwads and Spendthrifts,

The book will be published January 9, 2024. I thank both Netgalley (https://www.netgalley.com) and Macmillan Publishers (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250280077/tightwadsandspendthrifts) for the chance to read this before publication.