An OpEd on the death of American idealism, and why maintaining our mental calm, having hope, and having a plan are needed to secure our liberty.
Author Archives: smilingdad
SunPower Texas Solar Panels – 3 Month Review
I review our SunPower solar panels after 3 months of use. Original article on Cleantechnica.
How would you build a sustainable, affordable house?
If you had to build a sustainable, affordable, good looking house, how would you build it? What would you ask for? The options are mind boggling. We detail some of the things we are looking for in such a house.
Current is offering 4% up to $6,000 in savings
Another fintech, Current, is offering high savings rates up to $6000.
Our 100th post has been published!
Wordpress informs us that our little blog has reached 100 posts! We cover the top 3 viewer favorites and my top 3 favorites off the beaten track.
Solar panels vs electric vehicles, which saves more carbon dioxide?
If you had to choose between solar panels and a Model 3 for greater CO2 savings, which would you choose first? The answer for most people is solar panels, unless you drive a lot or get a good price on an EV. Details from our own experience follow.
A US Savings Bond is offering 9.62% for the next 6 months
How you can earn a high interest rate over the next 6 months using US Treasury I bonds, a US savings bond
Doing the right thing can hurt you financially
How your credit score can go down for doing the right thing
Stocks, crypto, everything is crashing
The Nasdaq, Bitcoin, everything is crashing. This is where having a plan, being disciplined, and executing it matters.
Reduce High Energy Costs With Solar Power
How a new solar panel system is saving us money versus grid electricity and natural gas