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Worth the Splurge!

Many of us are worried about the economy. We’ve been cutting corners by discount shopping for clothes, bringing lunch to work instead of buying it, taking mass transportation, and staying in on a Friday night instead of taking a night out on the town. Earlier this week Colin and Vanessa offered some other ideas about how to cut spending.

But there are some things that you shouldn’t scrimp on, especially if they pertain to your health, your safety, or if you’ll be getting a lot more by spending a few extra bucks.

Marketwatch compiled a list, from MSN Money, of four instances in which it’s a good idea to splurge a little. Check it out.

– Jennifer Tse

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