Every day in the news you hear stories about the sad state of our economy. Many people need not even turn on their tv or computer to find this out; they live it on a daily basis. Prolonged unemployment. Unaffordable healthcare. An endless barrage of bills and student loan payments. I hear people now saying that anything below $4.00 per gallon is a good price for gasoline. Huh?
Even if you are one of the lucky ones, which I consider myself to be, I’m sure you are working harder, more hours, and for less pay than you used to. You likely know of at least one person who just cannot find a job, especially if you live in California. I live here now, and I know of several.

