Best blog posts from around the web

Here are links to interesting stories that are an alternative to what I write about on BargainBabe.com.

Should student debt be forgiven? It could stimulate the economy. (Smart Spending)

Furry friends know no recession – fido gets a new leash! (NPR)

11 things you can do to fall behind – things we learn from failing (The Simple Dollar)

Consumers are trading in cars for cappuccinos – cheap luxuries we are spending our money on (The Wallet)