Big Government

“Why Work If We’ve Got Obama?” Said My Rich Friend….

Why work if we’ve got Obama? I had this rhetorical question asked to me so may times while Obama was President. Recently, I’ve had a couple tennis friends ask me, “Why work when we’ve got Joe Biden?” It’s an interesting attitude I’ve picked up again as I plan to re-retire once there’s herd immunity. Let’s […]

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Cyprus Reminds The World To Diversify Our Assets And Never Trust The Government

Imagine diligently saving $100,000 over 10 years only to wake up the next day to see $93,250 in your account. Now imagine having to fork over $99,000 of your $1,000,000 nest egg right before you plan to retire. The Cyprus president has basically negotiated a 6.75% tax on all deposits under €100,000 and a 9.9%

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Financial Moves To Make Before And After The Fiscal Cliff

I never thought we’d go over the fiscal cliff, but it turns out the chances are now over 50% after Boehner’s Plan B can’t even get enough Republican support. Raising the absurdly low income threshold for tax increases from $250,000 per couple to $1 million per couple sounds like a fantastic compromise. Nobody making over

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Presidential Election Time: Policies To Win America’s Vote

The latest presidential election was won by Joe Biden. Biden beat Trump’s re-election bid due to various issues. We should expect households making over $400,000 to pay a new tax rate of 39.7% eventually. The presidential election is just days away! This is when candidates start hamming it up and telling us all the great

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Growing Up As A Republican Black Woman In America Today

When’ve we are in a Presidential Election year, it’s important we all discuss, understand and get involved. It’s irresponsible not to have a view when so much of our future is at stake. The popular vote is usually divided down the middle. Many are unwilling to see the other side of the story. Life As

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Going John Galt And Protesting Government Waste

John Galt is a fictional character in Ayn Rand’s novel Atlas Shrugged (1957).  The phrase, “Going John Galt ” or “Going Galt” is used to describe “productive” members of society cutting back on work in response to the projected increase in U.S. marginal tax rates, increased limits on tax deductions, and the immoral or inefficient use of tax revenues. I’m not sure if

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A Grassroots Way To Get Republicans To Donate More To Charity

Ever wonder how to get Republicans to donate more to charity? I figured a way out way back on March 17, 2012. Now that Joe Biden is President, there will likely be higher taxes and more effort to work across the aisle. Let’s go back in tim. I’m confused and I need your help! There

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Would You Accept Government Food Assistance If You Won The Lottery?

Lucky Amanda Clayton, 24, recently won $1 million dollars from the Michigan State lottery. The interesting point about Amanda is that even after winning the lottery, she is still using her “Bridge Card” for food.  The Bridge Card is essentially a $200 a month state funded food program (food stamps) for people who have lost

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