About The Recession Diaries
From finance to foreclosures, layoffs and lack of opportunity, a daily journal of the economic crisis and its effect on black professionals.
2009All AUGUST POSTS (22)
I Couldn't Take Being A Corporate Slave
There’s a generation of young people who refuse to be chained to a desk owned by some overbearing corporate entity. Read one working woman’s decision to leave her 9-5 behind in favor of a business she’s free to run on her own time.
To Designers, Minority Models Don't Make Cents
Naomi Campbell on how the recession has made designers even more reluctant to employ models of color.
I Love To Paint, But I Worry About Making My Wife Struggle
One reader shares his dilemma of keeping the dream alive while trying to be a providing husband.
The Economics of Happiness
Joblessness has a lasting psychological impact, particularly on those with existing mental health problems.
Checking Yourself at the Checkout Line
Have you found yourself standing in line with a hand full of items only to slowly step back after thinking about the cost?
Manorexia on the Rise
Feeling powerless in regards to their careers and finances, a growing number of men have started to turn to the one thing they can control – their diet.
No Wonder People Ignore Bill Collectors
At a time when many are making a real effort to keep up with their debts despite hardship the last thing they need is a belligerent bill collector disparaging them, especially for a bill they paid.
Is The End Near For The Black Middle Class?
As the rest of the country continues to reel from a severe recession, is it fair to declare that the black community is in the midst of a depression?
The Internet Can End Your Job Search
In a tight job market do you really want to miss out on an opportunity because of something on your Facebook page?
Passing The Buck Past The Bank
Poorer Americans have always had a distrust of the banking system. But in these hard times, should everyone taper down on the criticism of their skepticism?
Gaming The Debt Away
Can a game show fix all of your financial troubles? For many would be contestants, it better.
Below The Border For Better Health Care?
If members of the right and left would like to get the average American’s perspective on health care reform, they should make a run for the border.
Fired & Fronting
Some terminated employees are putting up quite an act to keep up appearances. Wouldn’t that time pretending to still be employed be better spent looking for a new job?
Side-Stepping The Swipe Card
Has the economy finally taught you a valuable lesson in credit etiquette? Capital One seems to think so.
Let The Telly Entertain You
When going out doesn’t seem cost effective, have no fear, TV is here.
