Want to save more money without relying on willpower? You might need a moodboard.
In this live episode of Making Cents, financial journalist Frances Cook dives into the unexpected psychology behind saving money — and how a tool usually reserved for Pinterest weddings might actually be your biggest financial secret weapon.
Don't believe me? Here's what you need to know:
Why traditional budgeting often fails (and what to do instead)
The science-backed link between moodboards and higher savings rates
How to use “future self” visualisation to beat impulsive spending
What financial psychologists like Dr Brad Klontz have discovered about motivation
Practical hacks like renaming accounts, mental accounting, and financial mindfulness
This isn’t about magical thinking — it’s neuroscience, and it works.
If you’re tired of spreadsheets, and want a way to make money habits stick, this episode is for you.
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