Monthly Archives: May 2015

Big banks and the presidential race

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Danielle Park

Interesting discussion re why more banking deregulation has occurred under Democratic Presidents than Republicans… Author Nomi Prins surveys the close relationship between banks and American presidents, from funding campaigns to influencing monetary policy long after elections, and links the Clinton … Continue reading →

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The most compelling reason to get off oil: water

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Danielle Park

There are so many reasons to evolve our energy consumption to clean renewables. The most compelling is the need to preserve our most precious commodity of all–the one that none of us on earth can live without–water.

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Impossible housing prices keep new entrants out even with low rates

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Danielle Park

All this house could be yours for $1.39 million in Greater Vancouver.  Even at the lowest mortgage rates in 90 years, residents are finding housing unaffordable. It’s not the interest payments that are the problem, it’s the principle sums that … Continue reading →

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