By Donna Freedman
When is it safe to start spending again?
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 told me. “How did you work money back into your diet?”
Imperfectly, thanks, with a side order of anxiety. And supersize that, would you?
