Share Energy costsFederal taxes Carbon tax stirrings could boost oil prices Three recent events suggest the chances for a US carbon tax have improved. Jun 24
Share AttitudesWhere to live We couldn’t do that to our children! Protect our kids' lifestyle and self-esteem? Or help them prepare for a more frugal life as. . .Read More Jun 23
Share Energy costs When did anxiety begin? Looking around the horizon, alone 1,000 miles from land, I wasn’t afraid. Then I looked down.. . .Read More Jun 9
Share Health costsJobs & educationState & local taxesWhere to live New: towns graded for retirees and young families Where-To-Live Reports now include summary grades for the priorities of young families and retirees. Jan 26
Share Federal taxesFood costs Social unrest predicted soon from climate change in tropics A new study says climate change will impact cities near the equator first - and soon. . .Read More Oct 10
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 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 Energy costs Could conservation become a Conservative cause? The Congress needs to act on climate change - we should push our legislators towards a. . .Read More Aug 7
Share Jobs & educationWhere to live Where is the next Paris of the 20’s? Certain towns and cities show signs they can deal better with the challenges than others. Where. . .Read More Aug 5
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 costsState & local taxes Cost of a state’s Obamacare opt-out Under Obamacare in 2014, states opting not to expand Medicaid will saddle their taxpayers with bigger. . .Read More Jul 18
Share Federal taxesState & local taxesTransportation costsWhere to live Falling bridges, rising taxes Collapsing bridges and collapsing federal fuel tax revenues mean the cost of fixing our deficient infrastructure. . .Read More Jun 5