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What makes the U.S. consumer and investor unique? Are we biologically programmed to be dissatisfied? Should you want your kids to be poor? Morgan Housel answers those questions and provides insights from his latest book, The Art of Spending. Also in this episode: -International stocks have notched a 30% gain so far this year-The Fed cut rates but dampened expectations for December-The job market is always in flux, as demonstrated by a slew of recent layoffs-The most tax-efficient way to give to charities may be donating appreciated shares of stock Host: Robert BrokampGuest: Morgan HouselEngineer: Bart Shannon  Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the