Conscious Spending, Conscious Life is about living in the consumer culture without being consumed by it. This book is for people who are
- starting out,
- starting over,
- regrouping after difficult times, or
- rethinking their lives.
This book will help you to…
Think in ways that prevent knee-jerk reactions to marketing messages. You will become aware of…
- your relationship with money,
- deciding mindfully,
- considering the bigger picture, and
- using your resources as you want.
Understand how the consumer culture works. There’s plenty of practical information to help you avoid far-reaching mistakes with…
- credit cards,
- mortgages,
- life insurance,
- wills, and
- day-to-day purchases such as food.
Conscious Spending, Conscious Life provides insights into…
- the dilemmas of the consumer culture,
- managing yourself,
- handling money,
- the complexities of health and safety,
- avoiding far-reaching mistakes, and
- making a life that satisfies you.
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Sample Chapter- The Costs of Money
What readers have said…
Alan Rach, Journalist
In an age of rampant marketing and instant access to credit, Laurana Rayne’s Conscious Spending, Conscious Life is a refreshing perspective on how to navigate the labyrinthian pathways of today’s consumer culture. read full review
A thoroughly reader-friendly commentary on living successfully in the modern era…
Mary Cowper, Midwest Book Review
Conscious Spending. Conscious Life.: An uncommon guide to navigating the consumer culture is a complete course of thoroughly ‘reader friendly’ commentary, real life examples, advice, strategies, and techniques that will enable anyone seeking to avoid common mistakes and succeed to create a solvent and successful life for themselves in the modern era. read full review
I’m thinking differently…
Kathryn Perkins, Reader
I have your book. I’ve learned new things and am thinking differently about how I manage my money and how I think of my money with regard to how I live my life. It has given me valuable new ideas. Thank you!
Invaluable for debtors and the young people we love …
Megan McPherson, Certified Insolvency Counsellor
I just finished reading Conscious Spending, Conscious Life. And I must say, after having worked in the world of insolvency for many years, the tips and information provided by Laurana Rayne are invaluable and the book should be made available to all of our debtors and the young people we love!
Down-to-earth book…
Karen Gowans, Reader
You have written a very down-to-earth book that a wide variety of readers will be able to relate to. read full review
Like a conversation with a wise and caring friend…
Fran Genereux, Professional Home Economist, Teacher, and Guidance Counsellor
It is like a conversation with a wise and caring friend who challenges you as a consumer to look at more than the price tag and examine your beliefs, your values, and your actions. Readers will find lots to think about. read full review