Are you shocked and dismayed by the way politicians in Washington have demonstrated a lack of common sense? Do you believe your representatives have a total disregard for fiscal responsibility? Who is looking out for the well-being of their constituents rather than following the will of a political party or following their own individual ambitions? [...]
Every few years the political party not in power promises change if they get elected. We have heard this rhetoric time and time again at the local, state and national levels. Often the public votes for change, but when the dust settles everything reverts back to business, make that politics, as usual.
The presidential election of [...]
Whatever happens with the climate debate should not detract from the opportunity low-cost, renewable energy brings to those who are willing to invest in its development. In fact this could be the next big worldwide boom, not unlike the tech explosion at the end of the last century. The question is who will commit the [...]
Pre-boomers (those born between 1930 and 1945) may consider circling the wagons, because our generation, now known as New Seniors, is under attack. Have you noticed? It’s mainly below the radar. But, it’s there. The subtle, almost subliminal, message is, “Programs for those 65+ are too expensive, will add to the deficit and ultimately be [...]
The Federal Government’s budget will be the highest in history, topping $3.8 trillion, while the deficit for this year is pegged at $1.6 trillion for the fiscal year starting in July, 2010. That’s a long way from where these numbers were 50 years ago when most pre-boomers were in the workforce, or would be soon. [...]
