So I saved $15 by taking the subway home tonight. I noticed more people than usual are sleeping in the stations and on the trains. It’s rough out there.
Entries from October 2009
October 18, 2009
Two Great Recession Era Terms I Despise
Frugalista and recessionista. I’m sick of hearing them, and if anybody calls me either, I’m going to cringe.
October 18, 2009
From Homeowner to Homeless Shelter
Sheri West once owned a home, but that soon changed, as she spent more than she earned. Her husband left her, she went into a depression. Soon the mortgage company was after her, threatening foreclosure. She took an offer of $2,500 and moved out. After a year of couch surfing with friends and family, she’s [...]
October 11, 2009
Double the Disappointment
The New York Times profiled the story of Kristy and Katie Barry, 24-year-old twins who arrived in New York in search of a job in *cough* journalism. You all know how difficult it’s been for me to find a job—and I have experience and a master’s degree! These two have applied for 150 jobs, without [...]
October 9, 2009
Unemployed Bloggers Be Weary!
Thank goodness I don’t have Google AdSense on this blog! I could lose my unemployment benefits!
