The internet has allowed for a sense of community where there
wasn't one before. Neighbors, friends, relatives and even
strangers can get together and chat, share advice, play games or
learn more about each other via today's social media
opportunities. But are they also spending more cash? While
social media may be free, these popular online commodities may
be prompting you to blow your budget in a big way. (For more,
see From The Printing Press To The Internet.)  IN PICTURES: 6
Career-Killing Facebook Mistakes  1. Coupon Groups This one's
more social marketing than social media, but it can really
encourage you to spend. One of the hottest new ways to purchase
just about anything is with the power of a group, and sites like
Groupon, LivingSocial and Eversave have made headlines with
their attention-grabbing offers of up to 90% off on shopping,
restaurant and specialty merchandise purchases. While they are a
great opportunity to buy a gift certificate for a new restaurant
you were already going to try, or to s