Posts tagged economy

Buy Local: Everyone Wins!

sign for lobsters for sale by a local fisherman

I just read this fascinating article at Time Magazine. The article outlines how the velocity of money determines the success or failure of a local economy. (Velocity in this case refers to how often money changes hands within a community.)
The short answer to our economic woes is to buy everything as locally as you can: [...]

Asking For Help Is OK.

I just read this story at CNN about the Hicks family in Atlanta GA. It seems that we’ve developed the strange habit of not seeking help from mediators when we need it. Sometimes, it’s good to have a third party perspective on things. I know the biggest challenge is getting the word out. I don’t [...]

5 Ways To Thrive During Down Times

Thrive

Seems everyone is talking about the “Down Times” these days. You know, how the economy is down, we’re all feeling down, our money is down, our happiness is down……. well, it doesn’t have to be.
One thing I’ve learned is that there are ways to thrive during “down times”… I’m not just talking about survival here [...]