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I Can't Help But Cry
Even though I was incredibly nervous about life after graduation, I was excited about the possibilities. Loan dilemmas aside, I knew one could only get so much accomplished while being in a classroom day in and day out so I looked forward to post-graduate life. Unfortunately, with word that minority college graduates are being hit…
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Not Even Recession Writers Are Safe From The Recession
There’s a tragic irony in a recession writer falling victim to the recession. Such is the unfortunate reality for Lou Carlozo, a 20-year veteran of the newspaper industry who found himself on the chopping block this week when the Chicago Tribune announced it would cut 53 editorial staff writers. That’s about 11 percent of its…
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Should Illegal Immigrants Receive Financial Aid?
By now I imagine you all have realized that I feel a certain type of way about the rising costs of a college education and the limited funding options available to students. Well The College Board released a report this week that cites a need for federal legislation that would open up in-state college tuition,…
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Go Green For Green
Do you have too much self-respect to hit the stroll? Are you too lazy to get in shape for the poles? Do you hate retail way too much to ever consider folding clothes at the Gap? If any of those apply to you fret not: You’re not completely out of options to earn extra cash.…
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The Book Deal Budget
I’ve always dreamed of scoring a book deal. Growing up I studied each and every magazine writer that I admired and their respective path toward becoming a published author. Although the thought of having my own piece of work on bookshelves was motivation in itself, I also looked to netting a book deal as a…
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The American Dream or the Next Great Hustle?
When in predominantly low-income neighborhoods, chances are you’ll find a number of EZ Loan stores offering you “quick cash” that usually results in long-term paybacks. These loan services are known to target members of the black and brown brigade. I don’t know about any of you, but I would rather start practicing for my audition…
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I'm Raising Two Kids with Less Money
When I asked for parents to write me and share details on how the economy has affected the way they spend money on their kids, I was expecting someone to say they bought their child some Osh Kosh overalls and sent them to earn their Hamburger Helper. I guess that letter is still on the…
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The Cost of Kids
Am I the only noticing an influx of pregnant women? I see at least two a day, and my reaction is usually the same: Babies aren’t recession-friendly. Yes, they’re cute, lovable and a gift from God. But like most gifts, they usually come with a price – one that isn’t cheap. If you don’t believe…
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No Such Thing as Too Much Information
These days, everyone from rappers to senators have a Twitter profile. Even dead celebrities have made their way to Twitter. I’m not entirely sure how 2Pac or Aaliyah discovered the site from beyond, but I’m happy to read about them. At least impersonating users like notbillclinton are more upfront. Twitter is, of course, the microblogging…
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Forever Frugal?
By the end of college I learned some valuable life lessons. One of the most important is that coupons are your friend; the grocery store is your frenemy. Another would be the benefits of peanut butter and ground meat when your wallet seems like it’s becoming bulimic. And thanks to my student loans, I’ve become…
