Consumerism.

Cheap Labor. Cheap Material. America has undergone profound changes, not all for good because of cheap energy. [November 14, 2008]

Comfortable People, Not Rich. Most of the "wealthy" people I know and have met, really aren't all that wealthy. [January 6, 2011]

Save the Planet: Buy Less. The simplest way to reduce your impact is to consume less. [March 21, 2008]

Debt.

Credit Cards. Often abused and misaligned with consumerism, we all still need credit. [January 23, 2008]

Layaway: An Encouraging Reinvention. The use of layaway reinforces the idea of saving before purchasing. [December 15, 2008]

Our Debt Problem. Out of control spending with no plan for tommorow. [June 2, 2008]

Our Low National Saving Rate. Our lack of savings, not only impacts our economy, but also our environment and human spirit. [February 14, 2007]

Opporunity.

Should We As A Society Plan for the Future? All the talk of master plans and financial planning is distorting society's view of itself. [April 14, 2010]

Recession.

NY State September 2011 Unemployment Maps. A GIS-based look at the winners and losers for jobs in September. [November 14, 2011]

The Recession. The predicted economic slowdown can be very bad for many. [January 26, 2008]

Saving Money.

Thrift Shops. Not only will you get a good deal, your also saving resources. [November 23, 2007]