15 Real Ways to Conserve (and save money!)
Since we’ve been looking at ways to avoid spending money on things we don’t really need, let’s look at some ways to save money on things we really DO need. Like, say energy to heat and cool our homes,...
View ArticleEveryday Energy Conservation Tips
Easy ways to save money and conserve energy at home In addition to the good ideas in this video, there are other things you can do through the year to save energy. For instance, I use the gas grill for...
View ArticleWays to Live On Almost Nothing – 2
Part 2: Items 6-10 This is the second installment of the 20 ways to live on little-to-nothing. Obviously, not all of these alternatives will appeal to everyone. But perhaps some will appeal to some. 6....
View ArticleThe Ruinous Cost of Gasoline
Ford Prodigy, cutaway view of a ‘concept’ car we could someday be able to buy… maybe. Or not. The 100 miles per gallon car. One that carries four adults, has all the safety features that protect in...
View ArticleGreen Fuel Hope on the Horizon!
Perhaps many readers have become aware of the looming worldwide food shortage, there was a story on NPR’s The World just Monday night (March 31) about rising tensions in the bread lines of Egypt....
View ArticleIs It Depression Yet?
As we start moving into summer I thought it might be interesting to take a look at some economic predictions made way back in 2007 by an “informed” opinionator over at Sustainable Living’s Natural...
View ArticleThe Poor Get Poorer Still
Last month I asked the question, Is It Depression Yet? and linked quite a few opinions of economic pundits about when the recession no one in DC cares to admit we’re in will turn into a full-fledged...
View ArticleSurvive the ’08 Meltdown: Part 1
Roadblocks and Interference As Congress meets today and tomorrow to grill the principals before Friday’s vote on the $700 billion “emergency” Wall Street bailout plan (which has been in the works for...
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