> 8) Try to live near a subway entrance. In a world of crazy-expensive oil, it's the only real estate that will hold its value, if not increase. Bah. If we're

> 8) Try to live near a subway entrance. In a world of crazy-expensive oil, it's the only real estate that will hold its value, if not increase. Bah. If we're really radically pessimistic, why would we assume that the government is going to keep subways running? We'll ride to work and back on a run-down unsafe old jitney-bus held together with string and chewing gum (duct-tape if you pay extra for first class service). Or a rusty old bicycle. :P