Have you thought of Des Moines - it would be easy enough to go visit family and friends for a weekend. The quality of life is excellent here. Lots to do and tons of insurance companies and Wells Fago and other banks. Des Moines is either #1 or #2 in the insurance towns in the country - they go back in forth with Hartford, Conn.
Lots of opportunities here also to further your education. You could find an employer that helps pay for you to finish your education. Principal Financial Group is one of the biggest employers with tons of employee benefits
As far as making a grand - sell what you have, can you pick up a waitress job at an upscale place? Cut your expenses - take the bus,etc |