| Apr 16, 2012 | Economy / BusinessNot only is Mitt Romney the GOP’s rich-man candidate for president, but his last name actually spells “money.” Just drop the “R,” move the “m” in front of the “o” — and there it is! In fact, put the...
| | Economy / BusinessNot much food And job’s no prize; But GDP Is on the rise. One of the major thorns in the side of capitalism is the persistence of the poor. Jesus warned that they would always be with us, and was He ever right. There just seems to be an endless supply of...
| Apr 9, 2012 | Economy / BusinessLike too many Americans, I’m unemployed. But in my case, the reason isn’t that I can’t find work — it’s that I don’t need it. I’m among the lucky few who can live comfortably off their wealth. And this isn’t wealth I earned...
| | Economy / BusinessConservatives like House Speaker John Boehner say the government can’t raise taxes on millionaires and billionaires because they are “job creators.” Instead, House Republicans are once more calling for trillions in more tax cuts for the richest...
| | Economy / BusinessFor almost 40 years, Uncle Sam has generously subsidized retirement accounts (regular IRAs, 401ks, 403bs and the like) for our golden years. Annual contributions are commonly tax-free. The gains that accumulate on these investments are tax-deferred, usually for...