Read more splurges stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/18484/splurges.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 10:03:19 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/56044/poll-few-plan-splurges-with-tax-refunds.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTaxpayers’ refund checks are starting to arrive, but this year the economy might not see much of a boost from that money, an AP poll finds. More people are planning to spend their refunds in some way, but 54% say they’ll pay off existing bills rather than go on spending...http://www.newser.com/story/56044/poll-few-plan-splurges-with-tax-refunds.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 13 Apr 2009 9:13:11 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/55087/10-recession-expenditures-to-shut-up-about.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagIf you've got it, don't flaunt it. Forbes warns against boasting about these lavish purchases,: As your friends' faces get droopy, it's not cool to discuss cosmetic surgery splurges. The duck confit may have been exquisite, but resist describing a lavish meal. Lest you suffer the same scrutiny as Michigan's...http://www.newser.com/story/55087/10-recession-expenditures-to-shut-up-about.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 02 Apr 2009 10:14:44 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/13605/cheers-london-club-concocts-70k-drink.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagStart with some expensive cognac and champagne, add brown sugar and bitters—don't forget the 11-carat white diamond ring for the bottom of the glass—and voila, you've got the world's most expensive drink. London's exclusive Movida nightclub launched the drink, called the Flawless, today, and a 28-year-old property developer...http://www.newser.com/story/13605/cheers-london-club-concocts-70k-drink.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 08 Dec 2007 19:14:44 CST