Share Housing and propertyState & local taxes Armor (the right kind) against sea-level rise, storm surge Soft defenses (think wetlands, vegetation) defend the shore more cheaply and effectively from storm surge and sea-level. . .Read More Jul 12
Share Housing and propertyState & local taxesTiming Historic buildings could be swept away “Some historic buildings are not saveable in their current locations.” So says John Englander, author of High. . .Read More Jun 2
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 Federal taxesHousing and propertyWhere to live Flood insurance – growing risks, subsidized premiums FEMA's revised maps show dramatic expansion of flood plains. Families aren't insured for flood unless they. . .Read More Aug 8
Share Federal taxesHealth costsHousing and propertyJobs & education Reason #2 to consume less and save more Reduced federal spending threatens family budgets more than increased taxes. Dec 31
Share Housing and propertyWhere to live A Category 4 or Richter 6 near you? Experts predict increasingly severe natural disasters. It makes sense to take this into account when making. . .Read More Jul 7
Share Energy costsFood costsHousing and propertyTransportation costsWhere to live Cohousing – designed for these times? Cohousing can have advantages any time, but especially when energy, food and other family budget threats. . .Read More Mar 31
Share AttitudesFederal taxesHousing and property Our grandchildren will know If America isn't going to fight climate change, the least Americans can do is to change. . .Read More Mar 16
Share AttitudesEnergy costsHousing and property The rightsizing decade More families are going to want to move and downsize in the coming years, and for. . .Read More Mar 15
Share Housing and propertyTransportation costsWhere to live People will pay to walk Walkable, bikeable, transit-oriented mixed-use neighborhoods are predicted to be in demand, pushing up prices and encouraging. . .Read More Feb 8