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Today's culture is more about buying something because it's a cheap and immediate thrill rather than buying a well-made, beautiful item that will last forever. However, focusing only on the dollar amount and not thinking of quality is never the way to go.
Does holiday shopping & spending stress you out? A few years ago I stopped doing the holidays. My corporate job had me on a plane every 3 to 4 days. My daily work hours were in the double-digits, and the mere thought of picking out - let alone sending - holiday cards was enough to throw me into tears. Shopping for presents... forgetaboutit. I didn't have the emotional energy to face the crowds and stores.
Want to keep your wallet and your waist line in check? Then check out these five simple tips from personal finance expert Manisha Thakor on how to eat out for less. Following these simple money management strategies will enable you to have your financial cake and eat it too.
The recession will affect relationships in different ways, and just how couples deal with the economic turmoil will depend on a multitude of factors. While the prevailing tone of this roundup of perspectives on what happens to couples as they wade through economic woes in The New York Times, a few panelists shed light on positive points. Here are a few that rose to the fore:
