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Wendy De La Rosa
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Can't stick to a budget? Try these tweaks instead

Budgeting is the best way to get your spending under control, right? Behavioral scientist Wendy De La Rosa says there are actually better ways to limit your purchases -- and get more satisfaction from them.

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