Moolah

Let's talk money. Now, I'm not exactly the poster child for financial advice, but if you've been following our stories, you'll notice a common thread. So let’s apply it to money and investments. See, most investments -your pension and saving- are like bets on the global industrial market, betting it'll just keep on growing. But, all that growth leans on cheap and abundant energy and resources that can be exploited. Back in the day, we thought energy and resources were infinite. Now we know better, availability becomes less certain and cost goes up. And the externalized costs from years of exploitation in the form of waste and pollutions also need to be addressed. Not good for growth. Add the super-smart computer systems playing the market and siphoning value out of the system and investments in this setup are starting to look a bit shaky.

Now, peering ahead, you might wonder: what's the savvy move here? Should you even bother investing? And will money even matter in the long run? Well, let's apply the same thinking we use elsewhere. Here's the lowdown:

If you're uncomfortable moving your money out of the system, park your cash in funds that aim for stability and a greener planet. It's a way to put a stop to the very exploitation that's causing all this unpredictability.

But if you dare to think smaller than global economy. Why not invest in your local scene. Build up your own community and environment. Pull your money out of an abstract market and invest in making your corner of the world better. You can directly see and enjoy the results on a daily basis. These investments bring down costs, grow social bonds, and create a reliable foundation for now and the future.

Or invest in autarchy. Invest in your direct living environment; your home and garden. Make them more self-sustaining, less reliant on the outside world. You're betting on a long-term decrease in expenses, giving you more time to do what matters and building skills that last a lifetime.

Lastly, give back to Mother Nature. We've all been taking from her, living the high life in the global north. But guess what? We're paying the piper. By investing in restoring the basics - clean water, air, healthy soil, robust forests, pristine oceans - you're not just investing in some far off future, you're immediately securing essentials like water, healthcare, produce, and more.

The UN predicts that every dollar invested in sustainable developement goals like; nature conservation and restoration, more efficient use of natural resources, and the reduction of water and air pollution will result in a return of 20 dollars worth of benefits for nature and human wellbeing over the next six years. Not too shabby.