Jill Keto, author of Don't Get Caught With Your Skirt Down: A Practical Girl's Recession Guide, which addresses the collapsing U.S. economy and offers fearless and practical solutions to survive in it. An entrepreneur since the age of 19 and lifelong crusader of a "Practical Chic" lifestyle, artist and jewelry designer, Jill Keto's work has been featured in MAXIM, VH1, and other media, and is collected by celebrities. She is a stiletto-wearing do-it-yourself zealot (from car repair to pedicures), degreed Mechanical Engineer, mother of two, organic mini-farmer and jazz musician.

Blog Entries by Jill Keto

A Resume Is Not Enough: How to Elevate to the Top 1%

Posted June 4, 2009 | 09:10 PM (EST)


The souring economy and rising unemployment need not intimidate people forward-thinking enough to actually protect themselves from it. Those brave enough to face the recession head on, and go above and beyond to advance their careers creatively will thrive.

A recession survivor and personal friend of mine recently said...

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Recession Trend Tracker: What's Hot, What's Not

Posted February 16, 2009 | 09:17 PM (EST)


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Inflation: Why Investing in Yellow Could Save Your Portfolio

Posted February 12, 2009 | 02:09 PM (EST)


On TV, you have to boil down answers into the shortest, most concise sound bites. Right now, my favorite sound bite is "Invest in Yellow: Corn, Wheat and Gold". Some people might be scratching their heads and questioning why this is sound money advice.

First of all, gold has outperformed...

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Recession Trend Tracker: What's Hot, What's Not

Posted February 3, 2009 | 05:46 PM (EST)


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Recession Trend Tracker: What's Hot, What's Not

Posted January 26, 2009 | 11:25 AM (EST)


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Recession Trend Tracker: What's Hot, What's Not

Posted January 18, 2009 | 07:58 PM (EST)


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Recession Trend Tracker: What's Hot, What's Not

Posted January 12, 2009 | 02:57 PM (EST)


"Charticle" featuring highlights from this week in the Economy. . . hoarding gold, hot recession jobs, and the U.S. Treasuries bubble.

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Recession Trend Tracker: What's Hot, What's Not

Posted January 5, 2009 | 04:52 PM (EST)


Check back weekly for my Recession Trend Tracker. If Us Weekly and The Economist had a love child, it would look like this.

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Recession Trend Tracker: What's Hot, What's Not

Posted December 28, 2008 | 09:07 PM (EST)


Check back weekly for my "In and Out" chart following the most fabulous, ridiculous, and relevant events in the economy.

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Recession Trend Tracker: What's Hot, What's Not

Posted December 21, 2008 | 11:22 PM (EST)


Check back weekly for my "In and Out" chart following the most fabulous, ridiculous, and relevant events in the economy.

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Recession Trend Tracker: What's Hot, What's Not

Posted December 15, 2008 | 04:24 PM (EST)


Check back weekly for my "In and Out" chart following the most fabulous, ridiculous, and relevant events in the economy.

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