Every little bit

I finally confirmed my ING account. Turns out its a perfectly reputable online bank after all. I've set it to transfer $200 from my checking account biweekly, on every payday. 3.1% interest here I come!

Sometimes, though, I get to thinking: What's the point of saving something that seems to be progressively declining in value? The dollar is depreciating. Doesn't that mean that the longer you hold on to it, the less it's worth?

 I guess we just have to have faith in our economic system. The alternative is bleak. Heck, the choice itself is fairly bleak. Quite the conundrum, if i do say so myself.

Despite my cynicism, this is Heavy Thrifting. We're going to put this money away, and watch as the returns roll in. Those beautiful, slightly-higher-than-usual, marginal, inconsequential returns. Still, it's more than I would have otherwise, and for free.

I'm craving some free right now. I had to see the doctor today; but since my insurance doesn't kick in for another week, I paid full price. That really smarts. Maybe I can wait to fill the prescription...

Every little bit

Comments

[vea]

I just had to share that the tip on keeping greens fresh (in tupperware with paper towels) really works! My spinach is still crispy and fresh after a week. That's quite a feat for this variety of spinach as it usually wilts if I don't eat it immediately. keep up the good blogging!

[Jacqueline]

depreciation in the sense that you're talking about means that it (the dollar) is losing value as an asset. what we need to be concerned about in this current economic crisis is inflation. where the general cost of goods and services rise and our dollar doesn't buy as many things. i guess we have a lose-lose situation here. a euro for your thoughts?

[Dan]

Funny enough, Vea, I ran across this website today about one man's obsessive attempts to keep veggies fresh:
http://chocolateandzucchini.com/archives/2008/03/on_greens_and_how_to_keep_them_fresh.php