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The Richest Counties in America

6 Tips for Getting in the Group Gift-Giving Spirit

5 More Things You Buy, But Never Use

How to Live Like a Millionaire for a Weekend

7:00 am, August 04, 2011

Everyone deserves a taste of the good life, so here’s how to make your millionaire fantasy a reality, if only for a few days.

7 Spending Sins That Will Put You in Debt

7:00 am, June 30, 2011

Repent, chronic spenders! MainStreet highlights some sacrilegious money habits that can spell financial doom for consumers.

Survey: Tax Refunds Will Be Spent, Not Saved

12:59 pm, March 30, 2011

With the average spring kickback clocking in at $3,129, cash-strapped Americans are looking to spend on everyday necessities, rather than sock the money away in savings.
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8 Odd Reasons You Spend More

7:00 am, March 22, 2011

MainStreet rounded up a few of the strangest factors that impact when we shop and how much we spend when we do.

The New, New Rich: Wealth After the Recession

7:00 am, February 15, 2011

You may not see many millionaires waiting in line for food stamps and unemployment, but the recession has forced the wealthy to become more frugal.

Americans Earn & Spend More, Save Less

12:26 pm, January 31, 2011

The latest government data shows a mixed picture for the health of the economy, with indicators of renewed growth as well as continued hardship.

Consumers Still Struggling to Save

12:00 pm, January 19, 2011

Spending is up, but so is debt as consumers look for that sweet spot between income and expenditures.

The Awesome Perks of Business Class

7:00 am, January 06, 2011

Some of us only dream of flying business class, but what exactly do you get for the cost? MainStreet takes a look at some of the more unique perks that make the extra ...