Living On The Financial Edge

As many as 24% of Americans have less than $250 in their bank account on payday. That includes the college Continue reading →

A Fracking Fan Warns Of Limits

Fracking happens because many people think it is a good idea (and many people are worrying about other things.) Even Continue reading →

A Housing Bubble Again

Oh no, say it ain’t so;  but, it looks like the same dysfunctional tactics and strategies that enabled the housing Continue reading →

US Renewable Investments Pay Off

Not all of the money spent by the US government is just an expense. Sometimes it is an investment (though Continue reading →

One Person One Bonus $290,000,000

Wealth and income extremism in one paycheck. Were Bill Gross’ efforts really worth $290,000,000? If someone saved the planet, cured Continue reading →

Orphaned Suburbs All Cost No Benefit

Houses come in clusters. Subdivisions and developers define suburbia based on guesses and speculations about growth. It didn’t start that Continue reading →

The 4% Rule In Doubt

The 4% Rule is appealing because of its simplicity. If you can live off 4% of your savings you can Continue reading →

Heartfelt Frustration About The International Finance System

Calm measured tones are a style encouraged in discussions and debates, but when someone on the front lines sees nothing Continue reading →