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"Can the Earth support an ever-growing economy? Can we shift to ‘green growth’ for a healthier environment and economy?"
No.

I think the terms "computer" and "future-proof" are mutually exclusive.

<t>While working, put pre-tax money in a T-IRA. Once you stop, convert $5k (limit) a year into a ROTH IRA. This is the time when you would pay taxes, and they're taxed at your current rate, which is 0%, as you aren't making any (or much) money. Then once you reach age 60, you can withdraw funds from...

Also, if one plans on retiring early, they could max out traditional IRAs when working, then roll them over into Roths during the retired/low-income years, effectively paying zero taxes on them.

We're at 68 F all the time here...I'd like it higher though, I'm a baby when it comes to cold fingers.

Fair warning: The Road is not for the faint of heart.

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<t>Personally I believe the government will crash completely (bankruptcy, print money to pay off its debts -> hyperinflation -> riots -> ...) before it enacts the kinds of austerity measures needed. No doubt the standard of living will decrease, ours is so crazily out of whack, it really should.<br/...

Also, weren't all the bailouts paid back with interest?

The austerity measures required are mostly in areas that are "non negotiable" - Social Security, Medicare, defense.
So no, I don't think they'll be more acceptable to the people.

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@dragoncar: I doubt smelliness is correlated to gender. Body chemistry/diet seems more likely.

Did you meet the roommates before you moved in with them?

To save enough in five years, you need to save at least 75% of your paycheck. IIRC 50% will get you there in 20.

I'm overweight, so they get holes in the thighs.

My jeans only last three months. I wash them when there's visible dirt, maybe once a month?

<t>When I saw your post title, I thought, "Yes." You would get burnt out teaching in public school in 3-5 years, maybe less, dependent on your level of idealism.<br/> Waldorf education, though, if it's something that interests you, I'd say go for it. But don't hold unrealistic expectations of the pr...

I love that garbage truck RV. Except it's $500k+.

@dragoncar, mikeBOS: Thanks for the info! I'll look into MiFi when I have to start paying for my own phone.

<t>To get back on topic.<br/> I read the book a few months ago. Instead of focusing on one lifestyle (repub/libertarian, guns!, etc. vs environmentalist dems), it does a good job of giving equal weight to the spectrum of lifestyles of the people who live off the grid.<br/> Very good book, highly rec...