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Credit Repair Sans the Scams
So if you haven’t seen these ads, commercials, pop-ups or other propaganda saying something like “We can fix your credit today” or “Bankruptcies, tax liens, removed” you must be living under a rock. It is so tempting to sign up for these services and give yourself the fresh start you
5 Things You Should Never DIY
I don’t like to toot my own horn, but I’m a little bit of a DIY maven—not as much in the way of crafting as in salon services, home decor, and bicycle maintenance. This means I’ve tried enough crap myself to know when it’s not worth it or even just
Broke-Ass Mom Steps Out
Although it’s incredibly tempting to put your baby to sleep, go around the corner to the local pub for a PBR, and sneak back before your baby knows you’re gone, you never know what neighbor might be spying on you at that very moment and whether or not CPS has
Classy Yet Cheap: Happy Hour at Kyo-ya
Normally, Kyo-ya would be on the radar of no broke ass. Its only saving grace for people like us is its happy hour. Kyo-ya has a great atmosphere and layout. It’s mellow and “modern”, if you will. There is also a pretty bitchin’, somewhat secluded room with leather chairs and
$.99 and the 99%: Occupy SF
So you’re a broke-ass. So am I. So are millions of other people in the U.S. But most of us aren’t cheap-asses. If my bank account were to ever swell beyond my miniscule barista’s paycheck, I’d be dropping dollars left and right. Damn. I could pay my parking tickets. I
Celebrate Chuck Sperry Tonight
Tonight, Thursday October 20th, come celebrate the acclaimed artist Chuck Sperry at the the opening reception of his collection “High Volume,” at the SF Public Library from 6-7 p.m. You are free to wander the fourth floor to check out his awesome work, which will be on display from October until January
BA of the Week: Caitlin Donohue of the SF Guardian
Every week we feature a different person from the community shedding a little light on their life of brokeitude. Who knows, maybe you’ll learn something about the human spirit — probably not.
