With oil prices low, and consumption of oil low, we've cut back on overtime.

The absence of consumption raises the threat of deflation - that's why the federal money is pouring in. 

Sharp contractions in personal consumption, exports, inventories, investment, and spending by state and local governments, converged to bring down GDP, which is the combined tally of all goods and services produced by our economy during the quarter.

If the dollar value is dropping and things are getting more expensive independently for other reasons (supply shock, decreased production/consumption) they should be compounding factors but I am not sure.

Under the assumption that this temporary unemployment lasts around one quarter, private consumption could be lowered by $150 billion, representing a GDP loss of approximately 3% for a given consumption rate of around 70% of disposable income.

Again if YOUR paying the bills, you should really investigate further into load reductions... how well the place is insulated. how to reduce water consumption, etcThey Also sell thermostats that can have a remote sensor so you can try to regulate the temperature from a different point then the actual area the thermostats in to try to help balance things.

Consumption is also low.

Regardless of what Washington does, consumption will slow in September and October.

., gentrification — open the doors to a population that will come in droves with an ongoing demand for cheaper rent, new jobs and new business opportunities.Once the newly acquired property is ready for public consumption, it is important to remember what market segment it serves.

You are buying a home and that's a consumption choice- not an investment.The house hacking idea is laughable at today's prices, because the properties don't make sense as investments.