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Credit Crunchies is just now getting it's snap and crackle to pop into place. Once that is done we will be taking a fresh look at living on less and doing well in a degrading economy. What that should mean to you is - we are on your side.

Now is a good time to buy domain names

Written by Matt B First published 08/10

With the recent world wide panic over the US dollar causing a slump in it's value now might be a good time to buy domain names when the money is processed through the US.

How does this work?

Quite simply when teh dollar weakens against the pound, yen, euro or anyother currency the effect is that less of that currancy is needed to buy a dollar. So the price of goods in America comes down ony for those of us outside of America.

For example my domain name shop is backed by TuCows and the payment processing is done in US Dollars. Now take for example .eu names. They cost $10. This has not changed but the cost of those $10 has gone down so now a .eu should cost about Ł6.30 (or less).

If you are a blogger this would be an ideal time to move to your own name. Not only do you get extra presteage and so forth but as the Dollar buckles on the world market you get this for a very low price. The same goes for hosting and anything else you might order from the US.

Ron Paul commends a return to the gold standard

Written by Matt B First published 05/10

Ron Paul (whoever he is) suggests a return to the gold standard. I'm not an American so I have no idea who this guy is but his arguments are strong ones. World the world be better served with gold based economy? Prices should go down, jobs up and spending has to be cut by government. However, and he does not say this, spending stimulates economy.

Watch the video and then share your opinion.

Stand up to the Banks

Written by Matt B First published 03/10

Right now banks around the world are charging very high rates of interest even though many are getting 0% loans themselves. This selfishness coupled with some American banks charging 30% or more APR on credit has sparked outrage. Add to this mix the new media of youtube and blogs and suddenly the banks have to answer to the people.

Bankrupcy Laws in Russia

Written by Matt B First published 01/10

How a country deals with bankrupted and struggling companies can have a huge impact on teh way the country recovers. For example if the company can be sold or restructured rather than broken up the realisable value is higher (meaning creditors get paid) and people get to keep their jobs.

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20% more food production at no cost.

Will we eat wonky fruit and veg? ask the BBC as silly EU rules on "funny looking fruit" are withdrawn and up to 20% of food no longer is illegal. The implication is that prices could drop and "market" value, "ugly food for cooking" and other brands might be introduced at much lower cost.