Monthly Mashup: February Edition
March 2, 2009 by Lauren Fairbanks
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It’s been seven months since we gave birth to the shiny new creation that is LifeStyler. As we trek further down the road looking back on the happenings of the past month — whether it was delving into Obama’s new stimulus plan, tips on surviving in NYC’s harsh employment landscape, or fun, free weekend ideas — our mission stays the same: to keep bringing smart, pertinent and helpful information about lifestyle and personal finance to the young and ambitious in NY. And in true LifeStyler tradition, here are some of our Editor’s story picks from February’s harvest.
Credit Karma’s Ken Lin on FICO’s New Scoring Model – In an attempt to find out more about FICO’s new scoring model, we called up Ken Lin — CEO of Credit Karma — to find out what changes to expect in the upcoming months.
Recession-Proof Activities: Bigger, Badder, Harder – You asked for more, and we brought it. Check out LifeStyler’s third edition of Recession-Proof Activities for fun, free weekend activities in the NYC area.
2009 Economic Stimulus: What it Means for you - David at Money Under 30 delves into Obama’s 2009 stimulus plan, and breaks it down into layman’s terms. Find out how the Stimulus bill will affect you.
The Dream Delayed: Recent Grads and the Struggle for Employment – Our newest contributor, Christine Rochelle, jumps into the trenches to get the down and dirty on the current unemployment crisis. Check out Lauren and David’s stories of how they’re keeping positive in a dismal job market.
The Banking Crisis Hasn’t Deterred Condescending Attitudes -With many banks on a slippery slope, you’d think customer service would be a high priority for their business. As I witnessed a few weeks back, that may not be the case — condescending banker attitudes are still alive and well.
How to Deal with a Job Loss – Pinyo at Moolanomy gives nine tips on how to deal with the loss of a job as someone who is on the brink of losing his. He details how to not burn bridges with your current employer, and how to beef up your skills and polish up your interviewing skills for the job hunt ahead.
5 Tips for Surviving on Peanuts – With economic conditions still in a deteriorating state, it’s more important than ever to save every penny in case of a job loss or unexpected emergency. We give you five tips on how to cut your expenses and live on less.
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