When Fees Cost More Than Taxes
If the federal income tax did not exist, the insurance industry would beg to bring
Taxes
Going Down the Intermediary Drain
Do you suffer from Intermediary Drain? Yes, it’s an embarrassing question. It’s something most
Hedge Funds: Big On Buns, Short On Beef
“Secretariat couldn’t win the Kentucky Derby with Shaquille O’Neal on his back.” That’s how John
Meditation on McDonald’s, Once More
What a disappointment! I went to McDonald’s prepared to see a happy place. I was ready
What Readers Want: More Taxpayers, Completely Different Taxes
If our elected representatives listened to the people who vote for them, we’d have a
How Many Should Pay Income Taxes?
Should more people pay income taxes? It is widely agreed that the top 1 percent
Fearless Forecasts for 2013
Spending money gets easier by the minute. Today, thanks to automatic bill pay and other
If You Want To Rebuild America, Start With the Tax Code
Houston. He’s lanky, white-haired and calm. Listen to him for a few minutes and you
The Little Middle Class Tax That Keeps On Rising
Both parties talk about “helping” the middle class. But will they actually do it? Don’t
For the Real Condition of Social Security & Medicare, Turn to Appendix F
Can you spell i-c-e-b-e-r-g? Well, we’ve hit one and our ship is taking on water.
Will the Real Tax Rate Please Stand Up?
Warren Buffett and Mitt Romney have something in common beyond wealth. Both pay federal income