Rich People Economic Crisis

Notes From a Party for Rich People

Daniel Cubias | Posted 02.01.2012

Daniel Cubias

The aluminumadores in my neighborhood at least try to maintain some kind of dignity in spite of their humiliating circumstances. Contrast that with what I witnessed at the upscale party, where a wealthy man groveled and whined just to get his friends inside.

Trust Funders Losers: Parents Pulling Their Support In Wake Of Recession

New York Times | CHRISTINE HAUGHNEY | Posted 05.25.2011

For the past five years, Ernie DiGiacomo has been able to count on parents to guarantee the $1,500 to $2,500 rents he charges for the 15 apartments he...

26 Not-So-Bad Things About The Bad Economy

Pamela Redmond Satran | Posted 05.25.2011

Pamela Redmond Satran

No need to hunt down the most distinctive artisanal cheese: Your new gastronomic thrill will be finding pork at 49 cents a pound. Agonizing over whether to get divorced? Don't bother, you can't afford it.

Slumping Economy Has The Rich Feeling Your Pain — And Contributing To It

AP | MARK JEWELL | Posted 05.25.2011

The rich are sharing your financial pain _ and contributing to it. It may have taken longer and it may not be as acute, but there are early hints tha...