Jalopnik counts down "The Ten Best Cars for Poor People"

Yesterday Jalopnik featured an article high-lighting ten economical auto options. If there are no jobs near your residence and everything, including getting to temp agencies, interviews and the unemployment office requires you to drive, then you need a car that 1)can get you there 2)won't embarrass you once you've arrived and 3)doesn't require a lot of cash upfront.

While standards like the early 90's Honda Accord and Crown Vic are noted, the article discusses a few cars you may have forgotten about that are still worth including in your search for a new-to-you car. Some of the models mentioned aren't great on gas mileage (the 1992-1995 Buick Lesabre averages 18-mpg city and 28-mpg highway), but a car like a 1995 Geo Prizm (ranked number 6 on the countdown) is listed on Kelly Blue Book as getting 24-mpg city and 31-mpg highway. The Prizm is selling on craigslist in my area for $700-$2500 and is valued at $875-$1550 on KBB.com.

If you're searching for a new ride and don't have a lot of cash, check out their count down here for ideas how to find some cheap new wheels.

Just a reminder...

for those that celebrate Christmas, or buy Christmas decorations to give as gifts, this week and the first week of January are a great time to pick up things like Christmas cards, tree ornaments or light decorations at deep discounts! Check out this adorable bird ornament set or these adorable owlet ornaments from Urban Outfitters. (While birds and owls may be a trend this year, they may not be next year. Those Christmas tree ornaments will still look cute no matter the date, and today, on this date, they're on sale!)

So if you've got someone you know will be on your list next year for whom a pretty piece of seasonal decor would make a good gift, consider checking out your favourite home-goods and housewares shop this week or next.