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Merkel decided not only to quit the business of war but also to stop paying federal tax dollars that could fund government weapons. To do so, he aimed to live on an annual income less than the U.S. taxable level of $5,000....
"I had a lot of toys. And other things -- you need a leather jacket to ride the motorcycle. And tools -- when I felt empty, I would buy more tools."
Merkel cleared enough space to rent out three spare rooms, helping him cut his monthly bills from more than $1,000 to about $200. Four years later, he sold the house, banked the money and toured North America, Europe and Asia -- he has traveled more than 17,000 miles by bike -- to study how different communities and cultures are working toward economic and environmental sustainability...
Living the Good Life on $5,000 a Year | Environment | AlterNet
"I had a lot of toys. And other things -- you need a leather jacket to ride the motorcycle. And tools -- when I felt empty, I would buy more tools."
Merkel cleared enough space to rent out three spare rooms, helping him cut his monthly bills from more than $1,000 to about $200. Four years later, he sold the house, banked the money and toured North America, Europe and Asia -- he has traveled more than 17,000 miles by bike -- to study how different communities and cultures are working toward economic and environmental sustainability...
Living the Good Life on $5,000 a Year | Environment | AlterNet