Below is an interesting article about how to hold onto the little luxuries amid a sinking economy. As the article notes, it is very difficult to let go of everything that's not a really basic need. And sometimes you feel like treating yourself after a hard day at work. But this article suggests some ways you can treat yourself without totally regretting it later or, worse yet, taking the item back to the store.
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http://finance.yahoo.com/banking-budgeting/article/106623/Save-Hundreds-on-Your-Favorite-Splurges