The Freedom Factory

The shackles of serfdom are being silently fastened to America. Every dollar Congress spends beyond its budget, every Federal Reserve Note printed, every tax, regulation, and government intrusion into our lives renders us less free. Ever wonder why it feels like it’s increasingly difficult to make ends meet? Remember the days when one spouse could work, the other raise the kids, and still save for a comfortable retirement? Those days are gone, but why? What’s next? The 5 Steps to Freedom: How To Cut Your Dependence On Institutions And Escape Financial Slavery, by Jeff Nabers explains what happened to our once prosperous society and how we can all take definite steps to escape what is to come. Continue Reading

A funny thing happened today when I called about a condo listing in Los Angeles – the property had just been sold. It’s unfortunate for me, because this particular one was selling at a good price, and was located pretty much exactly where I wanted to live, or at least as close to the ocean as someone with my income can afford. That’s not the only weird event…I’ve met three other people in the last few days who are looking to buy, as well. According to a CNNMoney.com article vultures are starting to swoop into the market, picking up places in bulk.  Continue Reading

There is never much on the television these days so I find myself watching HGTV (Home and Garden TV) quite a bit these days dreaming about that day when I finally get to live in a house (I have only ever lived in an apartment up to this point.) Anyways, I have never read anything that says you get the money you put into your house out of it. See here, here, and here. Continue Reading