Hurricane Joe – A Category Five Economic Calamity

Cat Five Hurricane Joe Brian C. Joondeph, M.D. – Hurricane season is officially underway, beginning June 1, and extending to November 30. Expect the usual stories about hurricanes becoming more frequent and severe due to global warming, despite contrary evidence.

What about a new type of hurricane? Not rain and wind, but an economic hurricane of stagflation, a toxic combination of high inflation and stagnant economic growth. This hurricane is so miserable that a term was coined to measure the misery, aptly named the misery index, the sum of the inflation and unemployment rates. Continue reading

Virginia Beach HVAC Shares Expert Secrets on How to Lower Your AC Bill

energy costsOne of the most significant sources of high utility bills is air conditioning. If you’re looking to lower costs here are some suggestions you can use to decrease utility bills while also keeping your home cool during the hottest hours of the day.

Adjust Your Thermostat

For every degree you raise your thermostat you lower your energy bill by 4 percent. You can raise the temperature in the morning before leaving for work. It will be beneficial if you invest in a smart thermostat so you can set it to turn on before you arrive home.

Use a Ceiling Fan

You will save much more energy using a fan than you will with your air conditioner. Ceiling fans that run counterclockwise remove hot air and cool the temperatures in a specific area. If you do not have access, use a table fan so that air continues to circulate. Continue reading