Share Energy costsFood costsHealth costsHousing and propertyInvestmentsJobs & educationTransportation costsVulnerability A simple life is hard to imagine. Here’s one way. Lost driver: “Can you tell me how to get to Union Grove?” Roadside farmer: “No. But. . .Read More Jul 10
Share InvestmentsState & local taxesWhere to live A city dying of thirst? The prequel. At about a 30% water shortage, residents predicted the city would deteriorate. 35% reductions have just. . .Read More Jun 28
Share InvestmentsVulnerability Good news on the rare earths shortage US Marines have helped find 'rare earths' in remote areas of Afghanistan, potentially breaking China's virtual. . .Read More Aug 19
Share InvestmentsVulnerability Millions of fiscal crises Most Americans have nowhere near enough savings for their senior years. An online calculator helps them. . .Read More Jul 26
Share Health costsInvestmentsVulnerabilityWhere to live Will dementia swamp the system, drain our savings? Medicare pays for less than 7% of dementia care. With dementia predicted to become much more. . .Read More Apr 4
Share AttitudesInvestments Reason #3 to consume less and save more Save by spending less. It can help you rely less on wages and get more from. . .Read More Dec 10
Share AttitudesFederal taxesInvestmentsVulnerability The loneliness of the long-distance pundit Would you watch a news show that just reported on long-term, distant-impact trends - the stuff. . .Read More Nov 17
Share Federal taxesInvestmentsVulnerability Who will pay for our retirement? The social security and pension system are collapsing, while most families have little retirement savings. Families. . .Read More Jul 26
Share InvestmentsVulnerability Why get out of debt? Does it make sense to pay off your mortgage at a time when job security is. . .Read More Feb 23
Share InvestmentsJobs & education Shortages of metals, the prequel China's reduction of exports of rare earth metals could be the first of other shortages that. . .Read More Dec 29