Local Money
There’s an old saying, “money is the root of all evil.” On this website, money is the root of all local. That’s because unfortunately money drives so much of our lives in so many ways—from paying the mortgage so we can keep a roof over our head, to paying for a child’s college education. Bank account fees, car loans, credit cards, credit scores and the like can make our lives miserable and are often a hassle. Going local makes managing your money quite a bit easier, and a lot safer. Here are several ways you can put the money you earn to work better for you, your family and your community.
Remember: Local Money doesn’t hate taxes. Americans are spoiled. We think we live in such an abundant land that the public services we expect shouldn’t really cost so much. We blame unions and workers in government for their overly “generous” benefits. But taxes are really about fairness. Is the system equitable? Does it work for the common good? Of course there are abuses in public spending. Which makes it all the more important to get involved locally and know where your tax dollars are being spent.
The vast majority of people have no clue as to what their tax dollars deliver in benefits or services. Visit your town’s web site and see if you can find out where your tax dollars are going.