This class teaches concrete personal finance skills like budgeting because the way we spend our money can tell us a lot about what we value and what we think we need to live a good and meaningful life. Through the exploration of topics such as minimalism, consumerism, early retirement, philanthropy, greed, luxury, and conspicuous consumption, students will reflect on their personal spending, saving, and work habits to develop their own views about the place of money, work, and stuff in a truly good life.