Is It The End Of The Post Office? The US Postal Service is part of our culture and history. Plus, it is really useful! It is a myth that the US Post Office has this official creed though. “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift...
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Tax Reform Solutions For Current Debt And Revenue Problems Have you been watching the current US budget debates (debacle) with as much outright anxiety, and maybe even horror, as the rest of the nation? If so, you must thinking there has to be a better way to raise revenues in a way that is...
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If you have been paying any attention to the recent budget debates, you have probably heard that both sides are proposing some cuts to federal entitlement programs. The big 3 are Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. However, I am surprised by the number of people who are not really sure what these programs are....
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So, When Will Social Security Run Out of Money? This questions pops up quite often, both in casual comments and national news. We have been discussing it for years, but usually with mild concern. However, a recent New York Times article claims that social security payouts will be greater than income some time this...
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Jon Stewart’s Rally To Restore Sanity Just in case you are that guy (or gal) who does not make Jon’s Stewart’s Daily Show part of your evening routine, I need to let you know about his latest announcement. In response to some right ring (tea party) rallies, The Daily show announces the Rally To...
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US Mortgage Deductions Are Friendlier to Wealthy People With all of this talk of tea parties and high income taxes, I think it is time for a reality check. No, it is not time for a reality check, but it is well past time for a reality check! Some of the US tax breaks...
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