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The current economic situation has caused millions of Americans to rein in their spending habits and adopt a more frugal way of life. For thousands of unlucky individuals, the recession has resulted in job loss, home foreclosure, and the dissolution of all financial means. Imagine such a situation. What would you do if you woke up one morning and had nothing left? Where would you turn for shelter, food, and work? Tell us what you would do to survive and we’ll enter your name for a chance to win a $250 Visa gift card, courtesy of YoungMoney.com.

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Linda Lee

06.21.2009 Report

My father lives 30 minutes away so we could go stay with him for a while. Then I would work at any job I could find.

tung

06.21.2009 Report

luckily i have two sisters & one brother and plenty of friends to turn to. then there's government assistance programs. it would be difficult but beggars can't be choosers...

Tara Johnson

06.21.2009 Report

I would live with my mother who is one of the nicest people in the world. Then I would work any job where I can get at least minimum wage.

tiger cheryl

06.20.2009 Report

I would go and get any job I could possibly get. With that money I would pay for food and gas and medicine. I would then try to find a second job to pay the mortgage if needed.

gobofive

06.20.2009 Report

I would rely on my parents for a place to stay. And I would look for employment everywhere. If I had a hard time finding permanent employment, I would go to a temporary service and take open jobs that they might have. I have had luck at getting permanent employment this way before, once they see that you are a good worker. Once I got employment and enough for a new place to live on my own, I would really downsize my living quarters to a very small studio apartment in order to save money. I would really super organize things and only keep the most needed and wanted items in the apartment. Other items would be stored in a self storage or at family or friends place. Once I have saved enough money, maybe a bigger living quarters could be in reach in the future.

Sun Flower

06.20.2009 Report

Local Salvation army or other food pantry or DHS for food, family, local housing authority or various shelters for a place to stay and the internet at the library or a friends for job searching.

Renee Concolino

06.20.2009 Report

I know before it got too bad I have an uncle 3 hours away that has a huge house and garage that is completely furnished. He also has a condo in MD and a summer home. If I got into a bad situation I am pretty sure he would be there for us. My parents also have a summer trailer/winter trailer and I know they would let us stay in the one they were not in. Luckily I am a Vocational Counselor so I am pretty sure I could find myself and husband jobs (would not be super picky initially). Because of working in the field of Social Services for 20 years I know about many programs that can help with rental assistance, utilitiy assistance, food pantries, and worst case scenarios homeless shelters. Obviously, I don't wish this fate on anyone but I feel that if we were put into a horrible situation such as this we would be o.k. We are pretty frugal most of the time and have been a bit more careful since the economic downturn began.

lauryn crowley

06.18.2009 Report

My family is amazing and I know that they would help me get back on my feet if it got to that point. As for myself I would be out pounding the pavement every day.

mannequin

06.18.2009 Report

I've often thought of that question since both parents are deceased and I'm stubborn as heck; I'd never impose upon anyone unless my child was involved and then I'd swallow my pride.
For myself, I suppose I'd just lie down and die. I'm not much of a fighter :(