Finding Your Perfect Ride
Finding the right bike depends on your purpose and what kind of rider you are. There are bikes for paved roads and speed, rocky terrain and the casual trek to the corner market. The best place to start...
View ArticleInvesting in Main Street: Cities, Schools and Churches Move their Money to...
Since the big corporate banks contributed to crashing the economy in 2008, news sources report that they’ve been rewarded with bailouts, tax breaks and executive bonuses, while American workers have...
View ArticleHow to Keep Your Dollars Working Locally
Ditch the Cards. All electronic transactions siphon money out of the local community to some extent, so try the human approach and bank in person. Make purchases with cash or, second best, write a...
View ArticleHow to Green Everyone’s Wardrobe
Every fall, even with back-to-school sales, buying clothes can be costly for families. Also, new togs take a toll on the planet: Most common synthetic fabrics are petroleum-based; and according to the...
View ArticleUpcycle It – Repurpose Just About Anything
Repurposing possessions saves money by reducing consumption and helps the environment by taking pressure off landfills. Common strategies include using old newspapers for stuffing or wrapping and used...
View ArticleGoing Electric: Tech Advances May Drive Eco-Transportation Mainstream
With the opening of three new Supercharger stations for its luxury Model S on the East Coast last January, electric carmaker Tesla now operates a total of nine stations serving its electric sedan...
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