Spend Money

Today Minnesota strikes. You can support them by donating to one of the many mutual aid organizations. Or place an order online with a business that’s closed today, to help them make up the lost revenue.

Whistles can be 3D printed for pennies, and now there’s a group whose “lane” is sending hundreds or even thousands of free whistles to anyone who needs them. Volunteers have already distributed more than 127k whistles. Help fund their efforts, or contact them to fuel your own whistle packs.

If the U.S. is starting wars for oil again, we strike at the pump. Go fill up now, and on Thursday, January 8th, skip the pump. It’s the first of a series of gas-pump protests so #cutTheFuel and spread the word.

The end of the Gregorian year is in a few days and many fiscal calendars also roll over. You have just a few business days to make any financial moves you intended for 2025. Tax codes have a number of year-based requirements, but there are other things to consider, from estate planning to vacation time.

The Starbucks strike began November 13th, and expanded to 2,500 baristas November 28th. In December they began camping outside headquarters, and still no negotiations. Don’t buy Starbucks! If you have gift cards, either hold them, or donate to unhoused neighbors.