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"Social Networks to Rein In Spendy Habits"

As the economy reels with uncertainty, social networks built around better personal money management have seen a serious upswing in membership. Disciplining one's personal finances can be easier when one has a support system of like-minded people, and online communities can provide interactive tools, chart progress and offer a degree of anonymity.

....With the economy wobbling and people worried about job security, memberships at social finance sites...have grown as people look for financial discipline.

The sites, which are free to join, are more than...meets your checkbook. They offer forums where users discuss spending habits and solicit feedback from peers. In addition, the sites employ interactive tools that help teach users how to budget and search for the best deals based on the spending habits of all users.

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