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Can Investing Locally Give Us a Better Return on Our Money?
Is it possible to invest our money directly in our communities while also seeing a healthy monetary return? A new book says yes.
Strategies for a New Economy: 10 Takeaways for All Americans
Is it possible to create an economy that prioritizes both human well-being and Earth’s natural systems? The movement has already begun.
8 Cheat Codes for Life
Compared to their video game counterparts, the real "cheat codes" to life are simpler and more powerful.
What Happened to Self-Reliance and the Do-It-Yourself Ethic? (Part 1 of 2)
Fixing things ourselves can help relieve the money stress that many of us feel—but only if we're able to actually do the work.
The Share Tax: Redefining Business for Community-Driven Commerce
Old ways of taxing businesses don't make sense in an ecosystem based on resource-sharing and peer-to-peer interactions.
Rethinking Our Wasteful Habits: Is Anything Ever Really Obsolete?
We need to rethink the idea of “obsolescence” and focus on the factor that really defines an item’s value: demand
World Oceans Day: Making a Difference as a Conscious Consumer
Taking care of the world’s marine life is something everyone can take part in. No matter where you live.
Giving Away Your "Declutter" to People Who Want It
Guest blogger Dale Brown offers tips on thoughtfully giving away things that you don’t need, rather than simply throwing them in the trash.
Why I Took Up Biking Again as an Adult, and Never Looked Back
National Bike Month may be nearly over, but there’s no better time to jump on your bike than the present.
Be a Super Mom (or Dad): Reinstate Family Meals
A mother of three reflects about the central place that family meals should take in our lives.
