My Comments: These words from Gene Lyons were written before the government shutdown. There is less talk today about reversing ObamaCare but there is still pure contempt by many people in this country for Obama, and some are probably racist. One reason I heard recently for the push to reverse the PPACA, was the real …
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The Most Likely Debt Ceiling Outcome
My Comments: I have no clue how this is all going to play out. My background in economics and finance tells me that no solution, for an extended period of time, will have bad consequences. But sooner or later, those in charge (?) will arrive at something that will make this go away, at least …
Not Planning to Buy Health Insurance? Here’s What’s Going to Happen to You
My Comments: This is good information and it doesn’t take long to get through it. While the enabling lagislation has flaws that need to be addressed, the fundamental goal is to get all of us paying something into an insurance system. The ultimate effect will be to reduce the cost to those of us who …
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The Roots of the Government Shutdown
My Thoughts: I’ve expressed my frustration with how Congress and the White House has allowed the current mess to reach todays’ impasse. This article helps me understand, and it points a large finger at the majority of us who can’t be bothered to vote in local and state elections. We unknowingly brought this on ourselves, …
Preparing Clients for the Digital Afterlife
My Comments: When my parents died, I became the primary ‘Saver of Stuff”. That means I have boxes and boxes and drawers full of stuff that includes photos, documents, and too many odds and ends to properly inventory. The history of some of them are known to me. The details about the rest left when …
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Debunking 5 Common ObamaCare Myths
My Comments: You all know my thoughts about ObamaCare or more accurately, the PPACA. It has flaws that need to be fixed, but in principal, is critical to our healthy future, both physically and economically. Please note the source of this article. That tells you more than just the content. By Kate Rogers | Published …
ESTATE PLANNING IS NOT JUST FOR THE WEALTHY
My Comments: As a financial planner for many years, one of the skill sets I’ve tried to develop, mindful that I am not an attorney, is estate planning. Until recently, this topic was mostly focused on the “death tax issue”. When someone died, and died with a lot of money or property, the financial threat …
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13 Things Employers Must Do to Be PPACA-Ready
My Comments: Ted Cruz notwithstanding, the implementation of the PPACA is going to be confusing and there are going to be folks lost in the shuffle. This legislation is a BIG DEAL, one that I’m persuaded was absolutely necessary and one that my 3 year old grandson will accept as normal when 20 years from …
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What Makes American Health Care So Expensive?
My Comments: In the early 90’s, when then First Lady Hillary Clinton championed what I think they called health care reform, I found myself on board with this idea as I was paying a ton of money for a high deductible health insurance plan for my wife and I. I was self-employed, which means no …
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Gold Is The “Dumbest Commodity” In History
My Comments: Has anyone told Glenn Beck about this yet? Not sure I want to hear his response. However, if you want to have gold as part of your portfolio, we have it available through a program called Managed Alternative Assets. Good stuff. September 23, 2013 • Evan Simonoff Anyone who tells you gold is …
Helping Define Your Financial Future 