
Now if only I could find my iPod
What interests me may just interest you.
Average eating-out lunch price: | $6.50 |
Average "bagged" lunch price: | $4.00 |
Bagged Lunches per Month: | 20 |
Savings Interest Rate: | 4% |
Savings per Month: | $50.00 |
Savings over five years: | $3,320.00 |
The site is obviously in its infancy. For example: there is a small article on Jeb Bush but not George. On the other hand, there are some very long articles such as the one on health care.It's time for politics to become more intelligent, and for democracy to really involve the people. Broadcast media tells you what to think and doesn't let you get involved. It's time to focus on what you need, what you care about, and the messages you want to get out.
This is a great concept and, in my opinion, a much more effective use of money to improve the world than a classic charity because you can do some good and, in most cases, get your money back to do more good. When you get your money back you can either re-invest it or cash it out; thus effectively improving the world at an extremely low cost."Kiva lets you connect with and loan money to unique small businesses in the developing world. By choosing a business on Kiva.org, you can "sponsor a business" and help the world's working poor make great strides towards economic independence. Throughout the course of the loan (usually 6-12 months), you can receive email journal updates from the business you've sponsored. As loans are repaid, you get your loan money back."
Disclaimer: I have absolutely no qualifications to give advice on the material below. However, like most people, I'm not going to let that stop me. If you have any questions or doubts (and you should) about what you are doing, you should ask an attorney or accountant as the circumstances dictate.