Archive for the ‘Commentary’ Category
Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
This article on the NPR Planet Money blog discusses the projected federal budget deficit as compared to the maximum deficit reduction discussed in recent debt-ceiling negotiations.
If we cut to the chase, there is a $9 trillion shortfall over the next ten years. The most stringent deficit reduction measures discussed don't ...
Posted in Commentary, Economy | 6 Comments »
Friday, September 2nd, 2011
A couple of months ago, the headlines reported that that babies born today have a 40% chance of living to be 150 years old. That's about 25% longer than the oldest living humans in recent history. Experts base this claim on the advancement of regenerative medicine and the like.
Let's just ...
Posted in Commentary, Retirement | 6 Comments »
Saturday, June 11th, 2011
This post yesterday on TechCrunch highlights the story of Posies Bakery and Cafe in Portland, Oregon, after running a Groupon campaign last year. Her shop's aggressive deal campaign ($13 worth of merchandise for $6) set her back $8,000 and caused her to need to withdraw from savings to make payroll ...
Posted in Commentary, Deals and Steals, Shopping | 6 Comments »
Sunday, May 8th, 2011
I discovered something last night. Maybe this is old news for you, but then again, maybe not.
A little less than a year ago, sixteen states banned the sale of dishwasher detergents that contain more than 0.5% phosphorus. My state is one of those states. (For the record, the states are ...
Posted in Commentary, Three Green Rs | 10 Comments »
