Entries from February 2009 ↓
February 27th, 2009 — Investing
Be bold. Be cheap. Try to get a big tax refund.
RecessionGirl is providing links to help you blow back with free or low cost tax preparation havens in your hood. The kind-hearted city of New York has also established a savings account cash incentive if you’d like to get some free money with your refund. If you’re eligible, knock yourself out with the links below:
Free and/or low cost tax prep:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/ofe/html/poverty/taxassistance.shtml
Free money via a city savings program:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/ofe/html/poverty/save.shtml
What tax credits are you eligible for:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/ofe/html/poverty/taxcredit.shtml
Make sure your tax preparer is legit:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dca/downloads/pdf/consumerbillofrights.pdf
Get the most value for your refund:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/ofe/downloads/pdf/refund_tips_english.pdf
Be bold. Be cheap. Try to get a big tax refund.
February 27th, 2009 — Artmosphere
Chalk-to-the-hand cause the street is listening.
RecessionGirl is proud to present friend and street artist Ellis G. You’ve seen his stuff on the streets of Crooklyn and maybe you know about his old-school graffiti days. RecessionGirl loves the low cost tag of his work and hopes he inspires you to ‘Chalk About It’ on your stoops and sidewalks all over the hood. Ladies and gents, give it up for the latest and greatest presentation of Ellis Gallagher’s work:
February 27th, 2009 — Urban Housing
February 25th, 2009 — Lifestyle
RecessionGirl has noticed the recession taking its toll and it’s high time to provide some linkage to people, places and things to help cushion the blow. Much love. Listen up:
If you got laid off and want to feel better about yourself, volunteer between panic attacks and job searches:
http://www.nycares.org/volunteer/
http://www.nyc.gov/html/mvc/html/volunteer/want_volunteer.shtml
http://www.heartsandminds.org/linksnyc/volnyc.htm
***Check recessiongirl.com volunteer link as well.
If you’re broke and you need to buy somebody a present go to:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/jacks-world-new-york
If you are broke (DefCon 1 style) and need food and/or shelter assistance go to:
http://www.foodbanknyc.com/
http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/
http://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/newyork.html
If the fiscal depression has put you in an emotional depression go to:
http://www.meditationinnewyork.org/mcm-chelsea.php
http://www.nyimc.org/
http://therapistunlimited.com/find-a-therapist/NY/SS/ (this site provides a sliding scale payment option)
If you’re brokenness has made you mad at New York City and The Man, consider packing it up and relocating to a tax free haven:
http://www.escapeartist.com/efam/40/Cayman.html
http://www.caribbeanlandandproperty.com/general.php?21
http://www.taxhavenco.com/bermuda.html
If you’re broke and all-over-the-place and need to figure out a five year plan so you can sleep at night go to:
http://cheaplifecoach.com/
http://www.coachondemand.com/5601/50315.html
http://www.lifecoachtraining.com/resources/faq/faq.shtml
Be bold. Be cheap. Exist.
February 25th, 2009 — Blogeriture
RecessionGirl is excited to host the whitty, lovely and talented Ms. J. By far one of the best voices in the blogosphere. She is young, broke and beautiful:
http://watchoutworldimatwentysomething.blogspot.com/
