I’ve long been an advocate of high-density transit oriented development. I’m just not the suburban type, I suppose. But new findings correlating environmental research with economic research are now yielding some interesting concepts and ideas for environmentalists and distressed homeowners alike. So I ask you this question:

What do foreclosure rates and global warming share with one and other?

Here’s the proposed answer– Both are negatively impacted by car ownership.

Car ownership? Well, what does that have to do with high-density living transit hubs? Let’s address the concept to start. President Obama has been promoting “livability”. Essentially, he’s trying to urge more development in areas where people walk, instead of drive.

After posting numerous posts on bargain hunting and discount deals, I thought I would take this time to get back to the root of the blog: Affordable living.

Let’s be real– the econonmy is not picking up just yet. While there are signs of life and some signs of recovery, we’re still in murky waters.

Living on a budget doesn’t have to mean that you need to live like a pauper. If you’re smart, you can find ways to stretch that dollar. Be a wise spender. Have a prudent purse. The prudent purse, or essentially, wise spending, is the ticket to affordable luxury.

Here is my weekly roundup of this week’s posts:

LawSavvy: Articles on Money Issues in the Law, Fiscal Policy and Law that affects your wallet.

• Buy Fake Tiffany’s Online? Not on eBay!  If you want to buy designer knockoffs on eBay, you may have to start looking elsewhere. The online auction site was reprimanded by a Federal Court for allowing the sale of fake Tiffany’s items. This came after the French lawsuit for allowing the sale of replica Louis Vuittons.

With the prom dress shopping season in full swing and wedding season approaching, I couldn’t resist doing a few posts on affordable and cheap dresses, especially since I love dresses! These dresses could be great cheap prom dresses or affordable bridesmaid dresses, for brides on a budget.