MTV's "True Life" Opens Its Eyes to the Recession

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our generation needs this "recession"

Watching that episode made me realize the generation I live in has become entitled to way too many luxuries and it has greatly weakened our character and our ability to survive.

My boyfriend lost his job 2 years ago and it made our relationship stronger as we learned a lot about how to budget. I hope these people learn the same lessons and become greatful for the support of parents that many of our great grandparents did not have during the Great Depression. You would think that by now most women would have learned not to throw away their hard-earned independence and to support their loved ones through hard economic times but sadly that does not seem to be the case.

Ellie of CA @ Oct 21, 2009 23:19:25 PM

Thanks for the link!

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405er of NY @ Feb 24, 2009 12:59:12 PM

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Luxe Life

Luxury is no longer the sole province of the elite. Upscale goods and services now target a much broader market. Kimberly Castro, deputy business editor of U.S.News & World Report, takes a look at the luxe life, from fine wines and cars to high-end real estate and wealth management. Though no elitist, Kim does admit a fondness for a bold bottle of Scout's Honor from Venge Vineyards and satiating her wanderlust in Europe.

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