ShortchangedBy: Howard Karger An eye opening read in the school of Barbara Ehrenreichs Nickel & Dimed . . . shines a bright light on the economys darker side. Publishers Weekly (starred review) Drive through a low income neighborhood and youre likely to see streets lined with pawnshops, check cashers, rent to own stores, payday and tax refund lenders, auto title pawns, and buy here pay here used car lots. Were awash in alternative financial services directed at