It's All About…Being Poor

By Laura Shinn

So, now the election's over. Thank Jebus. At least we can unclench our collective butt cheeks. Unfortunately, our economy is still as sick as an octogenarian with shingles. We can't ride the sweet unicorn of change into a new tomorrow just yet—those of us who live paycheck-to-paycheck are looking at rocking Top Ramen for Thanksgiving for the next three years. Even those with ample wiggle room are freaking the fuck out.

So this week, WW's new shopping column, Consumer Whore, is all about being poor. Not about being bad at budgeting—it's about how to cheer yourself up when you're broke. A WW stimulus package, if you will. Click on the image below for an up-close, personal look.

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