This is the first part of a three part series examining how the quality of lifetime has been affected for many human beings by this recent economic meltdown. These are times filled with enormous challenges for many human beings, where the loss or reduction of income has forced them to constitute drastic changes to their lifestyles. After being accustomed to a lifestyle marked by material comforts, personal freedom and wasteful spending, we are suddenly shoved into one that is financially inadequate controlled and oppressive, a lifetime that does not promote a positive attitude or give any cause to commence over. The American Dream has been paralyzed, leaving many mad and worried, not wanting to continue to pursue their fabled slice of Americana. More information: continue reading