When is it OK to start spending again?

Courtesy Digg - Business & Finance  Thu, 02/18/2010 - 03:40

As the economy recovers, or as you recover from a job loss or other financial upheaval, it may be OK to open your wallet a little wider.

But it can be tough to back away from a bare-bones lifestyle. "You're a perfect example," my editor said.

"How did you work money back into your diet?" Imperfectly, thanks, with a side order of anxiety.


 

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