2014 Predictions

Many people make predictions. Some are accurate some of the time. Few get it right 100% of the time. It is somewhat a game of guesswork, a chance. Every year I post my mine. The following are some thoughts for 2014.

Weather Patterns

Bizarre and extreme weather patterns continue.

More natural disasters
More people believe these changes are the result of climate change
Costs of climate change contribute to growing international conversation
Impacting crops and food production

More Disclosures

Journalists won’t be deterred
Revelations abound
World has its eyes wide open

The Economy

Bright Spot

People become resourceful, innovate and create more with less
Appreciation for nonmaterial world increases
Self-contentment grows
New innovative businesses sprout
People seek more education and follow a path to prepare for meaningful employment

Another Difficult Year

Many of the new jobs are low paying
More stories about bank frauds
More stories about CEO salaries and bonuses
Few states raise minimum wage to $12-$15 an hour, more to follow. It is popular!
International tension and disasters result in price changes at the gas pump.

Healthcare

Obamacare

This is just the beginning of a long and winding road
In 3-6 months it will be smoother
Will not hurt the Democrats in the upcoming elections
Insurance companies and politicians continue to fight against it
States come up with innovative programs

Immigration

Continues to be a red hot issue
Congress makes an attempt to pass Legislation
This issue won’t go away and politicians – BEWARE!

Politics

Obama averts a war
The Democrats have a difficult time holding on to the Senate
Growing rumblings for a third party
Scandals- Is Anyone REALLY shocked?
Hillary- Not a Shoe-in
Changes happen at state level
New breed of politicians emerges-Power To People

Water and Food

GMO battles continue with some consumer wins
Garden it yourself gains EVEN more momentum
Continue to be valuable commodities
Healthy living changes lifestyle for those who partake