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Thomas, who dates producer Austin, says the entire group is doing something else that's new: following their finances more closely. "We're much more responsible," says Thomas. "We pay attention to our money, whereas before we left it in other people's hands. A lot of times if you get deeply involved in the money side of music, you can lose your passion for the artistic side. It's a struggle--but you have to know your business." If they want to stay on top this time around, TLC will have to look after its bottom line.