Travel and merchandise deals are on the rise, but with the uncertain economy, it’s hard to decide whether or not to take advantage of the market. Is spending more money on goods and services a smart way to boost the economy?

If you’re having trouble figuring out when to spend or save, take this quiz from KQED’s You Decide. Students can also check out the new Facebook application from Youth Radio that we featured earlier in the week: Stop Me From Spending.

On the travel end of things, a Frugal Traveler piece in the New York Times this week lists 10 great web resources to help save on travel.

And it’s not a reality now, but perhaps a savings-themed restaurant a la Planet Hollywood would be an ideal place to have fun and get money tips. One letter writer to NPR jokingly suggested that Planet Moneywood” could be the next big career move for Planet Money correspondent Chana Joffe Walt.