Lindsay Lohan, who recently told Nylon that being unemployed was “scary,” may be more hard-up for cash than originally thought. Almost all recent paparazzi shots of her either show her out shopping or fighting with Sam; and it seems that it’s her shopping habits that are causing much of the quarreling. Lindsay hasn’t had an actual job since 2007’s infamous Razzie disaster I Know Who Killed Me, and since then the only thing keeping her afloat monetarily has been her appearance fees.

But these fees have been drying up as her relationship with Sam makes the “appearance” itself unpredictable. The lack of money has also been causing a rift in their relationship because Sam is paying for everything – Lindsay is living off of her own credit and Sam’s cash. A friend says that for every dollar Lindsay makes, she spends two.

According to friends of the two, Lindsay’s overspending is out of control, and it’s putting additional strain on the ladies’ already volatile relationship.

“Lindsay is spending like crazy!” a friend of the actress tells us. “She’s living on credit right now. She has no cash. The problem is, the money being spent is mostly Sam’s because Lindsay doesn’t really have any of her own at the moment; she’s really taken on the ‘man’ role in their romance. Sam really thinks Lindsay needs to learn how to become a recessionista and manage her money better.”

A second pal agrees. “Lindsay’s money situation has never been great, but it’s only gotten worse over the last month. For every dollar she makes, she spends double. Her personal appearance fees are literally the only thing keeping her afloat. But here’s the rub: Because of her explosive relationship with Sam, she’s unable to get the type of cash she’s used to. The negative press and constant appearance cancellations are hurting her pocketbook.”

[From NY Daily News]

There have been rumors for years that Lindsay’s pocketbook is getting thin, but when your (reportedly mediocore) DJ girlfriend is making more than you, it’s time to reassess. It sounds like a vicious cycle: Sam and Lindsay fight, so they don’t show up for an appearance, so next time Lindsay is offered less for an appearance, then Lindsay goes shopping with Sam’s cash to soothe her shrinking ego, then Sam and Lindsay fight. It just goes round and round. Maybe she should cut back on those $800 haircuts. Or crazier idea still: get a job.

Here’s Lindsay arriveing at Bardot nightclub in Hollywood on Saturday. Images thanks to Pacific Coast News.