How They Get You

Sneaky Everyday Economics and Smart Ways to Hold on to Your Money

By: Chris Kohler

Narrated by: Chris Kohler

In this sharp, funny and empowering guide, journalist Chris Kohler takes you through the rigged carnival of modern life, where the games are broken, the prizes are fake and somehow you're paying $28 to park near the entrance.

From loyalty schemes to late fees, gift cards to sneaky supermarkets, How They Get You pulls back the curtain on how the systems work and how to outsmart them. Written for anyone who has ever looked at their bank account and thought, I swear I didn't buy anything, this is the ultimate handbook to understanding how the game is played - and how you don't have to lose every single time.

You'll laugh, you'll groan and you'll probably cancel a few subscriptions. But most of all, you'll walk away with the clarity and confidence to make better choices about how to spend and save your hard-earned money.

Excellent current information on the topic.

Love the YouTube shorts. Loved the book! I think maybe I could have done it if I had his Dad! Alas I don’t look as good in a business shirt 😢

An enjoyable introduction into greedy financial practices

A great introduction and enjoyable delivery of the corprate practices that try and suck you dry of money. For those who keep up with how company's try and make every cent they can, some of this will be review, but if you have a friend or family member who doesnt seem to know where all their paycheck keeps going at the end of the month, this might be the insight they need.

Very Helpful

Don't live in Australia, but did get me to check a few things, saved a few hundred a month. Worth the book 25x over every month. Thanks!

Valid no matter the country

Yes the book reflects on Australia but the societal points are valid wherever you live. Demonstrates what we have in common and how companies have been able to take more of our money.

good book

He makes a boring subject personal and humorous.
He could have left out the bits that were very Australia specific, but it also gives the book some charm, and is mildly interesting.

The last few minutes were unbearable which contributed heavily to the 4 star decision. I was listening whilst playing chess on my phone, and it made me lose the game because I couldn't bare to listen to the fine print garbage anymore.