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-	'''~~Resource~~: ~~Sharing Through Lending~~'''	+	'''Event: Solstice'''

-	~~Sharing your life energy [[Sharing_through_lending\|through lending.]] As you work toward your goals and begin to achieve financial freedom~~, ~~you may find that your desire to give back to your community increases along with your ability to do so~~.	+	For the Northern Hemisphere, Summer - as of June 21st. Enjoy.

-	~~'''Member Profile: ''Maryjo'''''~~	+	For the Southern Hemisphere, Winter - as of June 21st. Enjoy.
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-	"''Everyone’s road to financial integrity is somewhat unique." "Being more mindful of what I’m spending and thoughtful about the questions I ask has helped me on my road to financial integrity and freedom – retirement day is closer than I’d ever dreamed!''~~" Glad to hear it. Read [[Maryjo_-_My_Road_to_FI\| Maryjo~~'~~s]] story from our collection, and please add yours.~~	+	'''Resource: Resilience Circles (also known as Common Security Clubs)'''

-	~~'''Tools & Examples: Wedding costs~~, ~~or why your friends' marriage might interrupt your savings plan'''~~	+	Based on the concept that common people, working together using common sense and trusting their judgment, can bring about a better economy. Replacing "charity" with "reciprocity," the clubs provide a practice ground for learning to work together, giving and receiving equally, to find better solutions to debt, unemployment, reducing costs, and other financial challenges, learn to "push back against the powerful Wall Street interests," and lobby for change. [[Common_Security_Club#Common_Security_Club\|Resilience Circles and the Common Security Club]] network offers guidebooks for starting and running a club and other curriculum materials.
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-	~~Feeling conflicted~~ about ~~weddings because you feel~~ a ~~bit stretched when it comes to celebrating a friend's marriage?~~ "~~''Between travel~~, ~~gifts~~, ~~attire~~ and ~~other costs~~, ~~guests are expected~~ to ~~spend an average of $539 per wedding this year -- up more than 50% from last year's average . . .''" Marriages are good news, but if you get~~ to ~~go to a lot of weddings~~, ~~you might have~~ to ~~budget your gifting~~, ~~but not your good wishes~~.	+
-	[~~http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/10/pf/wedding-debt/ \| CNN writes about it.]~~	+
-	~~Even the~~ [~~http://www.dnr.mo.gov/env/swmp/GreenTips.htm~~#~~weddings~~ \| ~~Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources~~]~~, though, has great tips~~ for ~~making your wedding easier on the environment, as well as your~~ and ~~your guests savings accounts!~~	+

-	'''~~Resource~~: ~~''True Wealth: How and Why Millions of Americans Are Creating a Time~~-~~Rich, Ecologically Light, Small-Scale, High-Satisfaction Economy'''''~~	+	'''Member Profile: Dianne & Patrick - Freedom Before Fifty'''
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-	~~A book being read over on the Simple Living Forums: from [http://amzn.com/B0052REQJM \| '~~'~~True Wealth~~'' ~~by Juliet B. Schor] Sounds like she could be writing about people we know.~~	+

-	'''In the ~~news~~: '''	+	"Our journey started when my wife and I watched the PBS documentary "Affluenza" and we began to question our own levels of consumption. After watching the documentary we read the book "Your Money or Your Life." It tied sustainability and the economics of the fulfillment curve together in a way that spoke to our experiences and goals." The rest of the story is in our [[Dianne_%26_Patrick_-_Freedom_Before_Fifty\| Stories]] section.
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		+	'''Resource: Downsizing your home with style : living well in a smaller space" by Lauri Ward'''
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		+	A book being read over on the Simple Living Forums: [http://www.harpercollins.com/browseinside/index.aspx?isbn13=9780061170980 Downsizing your home with style : living well in a smaller space" by Lauri Ward.] Very few folks are talking about bigger houses. For years, moving into smaller houses was a reason to assume something bad happened. We know better, and yet, downsizing with style is new enough that advice is in short supply (though maybe not for long). Less is more, but how and why?
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		+	Got a book you want to share? [mailto:info@financialintegrity.org Tell us.]
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		+	'''Take the personal finance quiz that 86% of Americans flunked.'''
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		+	Five out of five, that's tough; especially for folks unfamiliar with bonds.
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		+	Here's the [http://www.businessinsider.com/take-this-personal-finance-quiz-2013-5 source] of the five question quiz, and also the [http://www.usfinancialcapability.org/results.php?region=US source] of an impressive database of spending habits. What's "normal"?
		+	This article pulled a lot of traffic from the NRM/FI community. Did we score higher?
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		+	'''Who Controls the World? - James B. Glattfelder's TED Talk'''
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		+	Conspiracy theories abound, but is there hidden center of power running the world? Patterns in data can reveal relationships, or can reveal the fundamental nature of the system. There is a wealth of data about how wealth is distributed, and someone had more than enough to sort out how many people control not just their wealth, but the wealth of others. The surprise is that the current system will produce such centers. Conspiracies aren't required.
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		+	Geeky and long (Hey, it's a TED Talk), this video [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgbqXsA62Qs&feature=share&list=PLJ-B92PThxsl9cnR8OdNlJFQZGTwCzXyV (James B. Glattfelder: Who controls the world?)] shows where the power resides, how few folks control it, and how far they can reach.
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		+	''''The Minimalists' Share Their Journey to a Simpler Life.'''
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		+	Ryan Nicodemus discusses how and why he and Joshua Fields Millburn left successful careers, ditched most of their stuff, and set up shop in a Montana cabin.
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		+	"When asked what he misses from his old life, Ryan pauses his heretofore enthusiastic, stream-of-consciousness answers. After a long pause, he says, "I can't think of anything."
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		+	Thanks to [http://www.mnn.com/ Mother Nature Network] for passing along [http://www.mnn.com/leaderboard/stories/the-minimalists-share-their-journey-to-a-simpler-life-hint-one-step-at-a-time the story] of these minimalists.
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		+	'''Facebook Highlights'''
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		+	The Power of Liking us
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		+	The most viewed post on our [https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=514431178603922&id=197551060291937 Facebook page] was our celebration of reaching another milestone on the road of "Likes".
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		+	"Yeah to Susan Jensen for being the 200th like!"
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		+	It was simple, and it can be fun celebrating simple successes. Next up, 250 Likes, after 201, 202, . . .
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		+	Quote of the month:
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		+	Great title.
		+	"Don't Let the Apocalypse Get You Down "
		+	The real message is more useful, but less catchy.
		+	"Let the radical uncertainty of this moment enlarge your sense of possibility." - [http://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/love-and-the-apocalypse/how-to-act-powerfully Yes Magazine]
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		+	'''The Best of Simple Living Forums'''
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		+	Working Hard for What?
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		+	Any journey worth taking can include and maybe require a struggle. One of the values of the Simple Living Forums is mutual support from a community of folks who might just understand. Here's a [http://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?8246-When-you-work-hard-and-don-t-see-any-results thread] based on the simple idea, "When you work hard and don't see any results." Sound too familiar?
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		+	A challenge was raised on the forums! How many days in May could you spend nothing out of pocket? Join the conversation about [http://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?8047-May-No-Spend-Days May No-Spend Days]. And then, how about June?
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-	~~Alas, the Money and Life conference scheduled for late May at the Whidbey Institute on Whidbey Island has been postponed. We'll pass along any updates.~~

	'''On the wiki: Inspirations to share'''		'''On the wiki: Inspirations to share'''

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	Feeling conflicted about weddings because you feel a bit stretched when it comes to celebrating a friend's marriage? "''Between travel, gifts, attire and other costs, guests are expected to spend an average of $539 per wedding this year -- up more than 50% from last year's average . . .''" Marriages are good news, but if you get to go to a lot of weddings, you might have to budget your gifting, but not your good wishes.		Feeling conflicted about weddings because you feel a bit stretched when it comes to celebrating a friend's marriage? "''Between travel, gifts, attire and other costs, guests are expected to spend an average of $539 per wedding this year -- up more than 50% from last year's average . . .''" Marriages are good news, but if you get to go to a lot of weddings, you might have to budget your gifting, but not your good wishes.
-	[http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/10/pf/wedding-debt/ \| CNN writes about it.]	+	[http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/10/pf/wedding-debt/ \| CNN writes about it.]
		+	Even the [http://www.dnr.mo.gov/env/swmp/GreenTips.htm#weddings \| Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources], though, has great tips for making your wedding easier on the environment, as well as your and your guests savings accounts!

	'''Resource: ''True Wealth: How and Why Millions of Americans Are Creating a Time-Rich, Ecologically Light, Small-Scale, High-Satisfaction Economy'''''		'''Resource: ''True Wealth: How and Why Millions of Americans Are Creating a Time-Rich, Ecologically Light, Small-Scale, High-Satisfaction Economy'''''

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	'''Resource: Sharing Through Lending'''		'''Resource: Sharing Through Lending'''

-	Sharing your life energy [[Sharing_through_lending\|through lending.]] As you work toward your goals and ~~being~~ to achieve financial freedom, you may find that your desire to give back to your community increases along with your ability to do so.	+	Sharing your life energy [[Sharing_through_lending\|through lending.]] As you work toward your goals and begin to achieve financial freedom, you may find that your desire to give back to your community increases along with your ability to do so.

	'''Member Profile: ''Maryjo'''''		'''Member Profile: ''Maryjo'''''

-	"''Everyone’s road to financial integrity is somewhat unique." "Being more mindful of what I’m spending and thoughtful about the questions I ask has helped me on my road to financial integrity and freedom – retirement day is closer than I’d ~~every~~ dreamed!''" Glad to hear it. Read [[Maryjo_-_My_Road_to_FI\| Maryjo's]] story from our collection, and please add yours.	+	"''Everyone’s road to financial integrity is somewhat unique." "Being more mindful of what I’m spending and thoughtful about the questions I ask has helped me on my road to financial integrity and freedom – retirement day is closer than I’d ever dreamed!''" Glad to hear it. Read [[Maryjo_-_My_Road_to_FI\| Maryjo's]] story from our collection, and please add yours.

	'''Tools & Examples: Wedding costs, or why your friends' marriage might interrupt your savings plan'''		'''Tools & Examples: Wedding costs, or why your friends' marriage might interrupt your savings plan'''

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	'''Resource: ''True Wealth: How and Why Millions of Americans Are Creating a Time-Rich, Ecologically Light, Small-Scale, High-Satisfaction Economy'''''		'''Resource: ''True Wealth: How and Why Millions of Americans Are Creating a Time-Rich, Ecologically Light, Small-Scale, High-Satisfaction Economy'''''

-	A book being read over on the Simple Living Forums: from [http://amzn.com/B0052REQJM\| ''True Wealth'' by Juliet B. Schor] Sounds like she could be writing about people we know.	+	A book being read over on the Simple Living Forums: from [http://amzn.com/B0052REQJM \| ''True Wealth'' by Juliet B. Schor] Sounds like she could be writing about people we know.

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	Feeling conflicted about weddings because you feel a bit stretched when it comes to celebrating a friend's marriage? "''Between travel, gifts, attire and other costs, guests are expected to spend an average of $539 per wedding this year -- up more than 50% from last year's average . . .''" Marriages are good news, but if you get to go to a lot of weddings, you might have to budget your gifting, but not your good wishes.		Feeling conflicted about weddings because you feel a bit stretched when it comes to celebrating a friend's marriage? "''Between travel, gifts, attire and other costs, guests are expected to spend an average of $539 per wedding this year -- up more than 50% from last year's average . . .''" Marriages are good news, but if you get to go to a lot of weddings, you might have to budget your gifting, but not your good wishes.
-	[http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/10/pf/wedding-debt\| CNN writes about it.]	+	[http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/10/pf/wedding-debt/ \| CNN writes about it.]

	'''Resource: ''True Wealth: How and Why Millions of Americans Are Creating a Time-Rich, Ecologically Light, Small-Scale, High-Satisfaction Economy'''''		'''Resource: ''True Wealth: How and Why Millions of Americans Are Creating a Time-Rich, Ecologically Light, Small-Scale, High-Satisfaction Economy'''''

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	Feeling conflicted about weddings because you feel a bit stretched when it comes to celebrating a friend's marriage? "''Between travel, gifts, attire and other costs, guests are expected to spend an average of $539 per wedding this year -- up more than 50% from last year's average . . .''" Marriages are good news, but if you get to go to a lot of weddings, you might have to budget your gifting, but not your good wishes.		Feeling conflicted about weddings because you feel a bit stretched when it comes to celebrating a friend's marriage? "''Between travel, gifts, attire and other costs, guests are expected to spend an average of $539 per wedding this year -- up more than 50% from last year's average . . .''" Marriages are good news, but if you get to go to a lot of weddings, you might have to budget your gifting, but not your good wishes.
-	[http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/10/pf/wedding-debt/\| CNN writes about it.]	+	[http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/10/pf/wedding-debt\| CNN writes about it.]

	'''Resource: ''True Wealth: How and Why Millions of Americans Are Creating a Time-Rich, Ecologically Light, Small-Scale, High-Satisfaction Economy'''''		'''Resource: ''True Wealth: How and Why Millions of Americans Are Creating a Time-Rich, Ecologically Light, Small-Scale, High-Satisfaction Economy'''''

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	[http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/10/pf/wedding-debt/\| CNN writes about it.]		[http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/10/pf/wedding-debt/\| CNN writes about it.]

-	'''Resource: True Wealth: How and Why Millions of Americans Are Creating a Time-Rich, Ecologically Light, Small-Scale, High-Satisfaction Economy'''	+	'''Resource: ''True Wealth: How and Why Millions of Americans Are Creating a Time-Rich, Ecologically Light, Small-Scale, High-Satisfaction Economy'''''

-	A book being read over on the Simple Living Forums: from [http://amzn.com/B0052REQJM\| True Wealth by Juliet B. Schor] Sounds like she could be writing about people we know.	+	A book being read over on the Simple Living Forums: from [http://amzn.com/B0052REQJM\| ''True Wealth'' by Juliet B. Schor] Sounds like she could be writing about people we know.

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	'''Tools & Examples: Wedding costs, or why your friends' marriage might interrupt your savings plan'''		'''Tools & Examples: Wedding costs, or why your friends' marriage might interrupt your savings plan'''

-	Feeling conflicted about weddings because you feel a bit stretched when it comes to celebrating a friend's marriage? "Between travel, gifts, attire and other costs, guests are expected to spend an average of $539 per wedding this year -- up more than 50% from last year's average . . ." Marriages are good news, but if you get to go to a lot of weddings, you might have to budget your gifting, but not your good wishes.	+	Feeling conflicted about weddings because you feel a bit stretched when it comes to celebrating a friend's marriage? "''Between travel, gifts, attire and other costs, guests are expected to spend an average of $539 per wedding this year -- up more than 50% from last year's average . . .''" Marriages are good news, but if you get to go to a lot of weddings, you might have to budget your gifting, but not your good wishes.
	[http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/10/pf/wedding-debt/\| CNN writes about it.]		[http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/10/pf/wedding-debt/\| CNN writes about it.]

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	'''Resource: Sharing Through Lending'''		'''Resource: Sharing Through Lending'''

-	Sharing your life energy [[Sharing_through_lending\|through lending.]] As you work toward your goals and being to achieve financial freedom, you may find that your desire to give back to your community increases along with ability to so.	+	Sharing your life energy [[Sharing_through_lending\|through lending.]] As you work toward your goals and being to achieve financial freedom, you may find that your desire to give back to your community increases along with your ability to do so.

	'''Member Profile: ''Maryjo'''''		'''Member Profile: ''Maryjo'''''

-	"Everyone’s road to financial integrity is somewhat unique." "Being more mindful of what I’m spending and thoughtful about the questions I ask has helped me on my road to financial integrity and freedom – retirement day is closer than I’d every dreamed!" Glad to hear it.	+	"''Everyone’s road to financial integrity is somewhat unique." "Being more mindful of what I’m spending and thoughtful about the questions I ask has helped me on my road to financial integrity and freedom – retirement day is closer than I’d every dreamed!''" Glad to hear it. Read [[Maryjo_-_My_Road_to_FI\| Maryjo's]] story from our collection, and please add yours.
-	[[Maryjo_-_My_Road_to_FI]]	+

-	'''Tools & Examples: Wedding costs, ~~the guests~~' ~~perspective~~'''	+	'''Tools & Examples: Wedding costs, or why your friends' marriage might interrupt your savings plan'''

-	Feeling conflicted about weddings because you feel a bit stretched when it comes to celebrating a friend's marriage? "Between travel, gifts, attire and other costs, guests are expected to spend an average of $539 per wedding this year -- up more than 50% from last year's average . . ."	+	Feeling conflicted about weddings because you feel a bit stretched when it comes to celebrating a friend's marriage? "Between travel, gifts, attire and other costs, guests are expected to spend an average of $539 per wedding this year -- up more than 50% from last year's average . . ." Marriages are good news, but if you get to go to a lot of weddings, you might have to budget your gifting, but not your good wishes.
	[http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/10/pf/wedding-debt/\| CNN writes about it.]		[http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/10/pf/wedding-debt/\| CNN writes about it.]

-	'''Resource: True Wealth: How and Why Millions of Americans Are Creating a Time-Rich,Ecologically Light,Small-Scale, High-Satisfaction Economy'''	+	'''Resource: True Wealth: How and Why Millions of Americans Are Creating a Time-Rich, Ecologically Light, Small-Scale, High-Satisfaction Economy'''

-	A book being read over on the Simple Living Forums: from http://amzn.com/B0052REQJM	+	A book being read over on the Simple Living Forums: from [http://amzn.com/B0052REQJM\| True Wealth by Juliet B. Schor] Sounds like she could be writing about people we know.

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	Feeling conflicted about weddings because you feel a bit stretched when it comes to celebrating a friend's marriage? "Between travel, gifts, attire and other costs, guests are expected to spend an average of $539 per wedding this year -- up more than 50% from last year's average . . ."		Feeling conflicted about weddings because you feel a bit stretched when it comes to celebrating a friend's marriage? "Between travel, gifts, attire and other costs, guests are expected to spend an average of $539 per wedding this year -- up more than 50% from last year's average . . ."
-	[http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/10/pf/wedding-debt/\|CNN writes about it.]	+	[http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/10/pf/wedding-debt/\| CNN writes about it.]

	'''Resource: True Wealth: How and Why Millions of Americans Are Creating a Time-Rich,Ecologically Light,Small-Scale, High-Satisfaction Economy'''		'''Resource: True Wealth: How and Why Millions of Americans Are Creating a Time-Rich,Ecologically Light,Small-Scale, High-Satisfaction Economy'''