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Is the “cash for clunkers” program suspended or not?
There's been a lot of press lately about the 'œcash for clunkers' program, formally known as the Car Allowance Rebate System, a $1 billion government program that helps consumers purchase…
Freelancers: Are you experiencing a Self-Employed Depression?
The phenomenon of a Self-Employed Depression was written about recently in The New York Times Magazine. Emily Bazelon coined the term as she described the effects of the recession on…
Would you take a pay cut to keep your job?
Money Magazine recently published an article about how to talk the boss out of giving you a pink slip. If you know your employer is hurting for cash, one might…
Oakland Approves Marijuana Tax
On Tuesday Oakland voters overwhelmingly supported a measure to increase the tax on medical marijuana. In fact, a full 80% of voters approved the bill. According to MSNBC: Scheduled to…
Where Has All the Ad Money for Blogging Gone?
Advertising budgets have been shrinking since last Fall, and all forms of media have taken a hit. Print media and television advertising have certainly been effected, but it seems that…
Are You a Money Stasher?
While surfing (the kind that only exercises the fingers) I ran across this article: Money hiders risk a wealth of woes. Seems that due to the economy more people are…
What Role Does Barter Play in Your Personal Economy?
I am the new owner of a vibrant piece of African inspired original artwork. It has given my kitchen a whole new life which is most welcome because I spend…
Why the California Budget Crisis Affects Us All
The economic crisis at both the state and federal levels will shortly impact all Americans. But what has gone underreported is how the cuts to vital services, like HIV/AIDS programs,…
Where Are We on ENDA?
Guest blogger Dr. Jillian Weiss has a and a in Law, Policy & Society. Currently Associate Professor of Law and Society at Ramapo College of New Jersey, she has conducted…
Pay Cuts And Furloughs…
Nothing totally coherent today just some rambling thoughts that I'd like to hear your responses to! Everyone I'm sure has been reading about how many governments and businesses are cutting…