I remember the night so clearly. It was the end of an emotionally exhausting day. My husband and I were lying in bed, holding hands, feeling like it was the only thing we had to hold on to. He sighed and said, “The life that I am living doesn’t seem ... Read More
Safeguard Your Income With a Financial Back-Up Plan
Many years ago, a friend of mine made a comment I've never forgotten. "Every woman should have at least two different ways she can earn money." The Problem Now that the economy has tightened up and many families are struggling to make ends meet, ... Read More
25 Ways People Earned Money During the Great Depression
In a previous career, I was a history teacher, and I've always loved learning about the past and gleaning whatever wisdom I can from the words and actions of others. A couple of years ago I found an excellent book with dozens of first-person ... Read More
My Story: Getting Back On Your Feet When the S Hits the Fan
Life is going along comfortably and predictably, and you think "it" won't happen to you, not really. Then it does. A family job loss. In my case it was a phone call that, at first, seemed to be a typical call from the boss, except this time ... Read More
INSTANT SURVIVAL TIP: Unemployed? Try this!
More Americans are either unemployed or under-employed than ever before in our history. If you or someone you love falls into this category, I have a really crazy tip for you. As long as you're staying at home doing nothing much, why not get in ... Read More
