Religious leaders have called it immoral; some have even suggested that Jesus himself would oppose it. Various leaders of the Republican party have opposed it and even David Stockman, Ronald Reagan’s budget director, called it a fairy tale. Many on the left have referred to it as ‘austerity on steroids.’
What has all of these different people so upset?… [Read more]
We all think about what getting older means. What do you want to do when you’re 64? And beyond?
Planning now will help ensure that a good future awaits. And, with the best leaders in office, the ‘system’ will be strong and this country will see fit to make sure that our people are cared for – men and women.… [Read more]
Fifty years ago, there was one type of retirement plan: a pension. And once you retired from your company with 25 years of service and a gold watch, you received a steady paycheck for the rest of your life. Today, there is a dizzying array of choices, and let’s be honest — very few of us are retiring with 25 years of service from anywhere.… [Read more]
The Democrats have a platform that says they’re committed to making it easier for Americans to save for retirement on their own. What does the Republican platform say other than ‘SCREW YOU, YOU’RE ON YOUR OWN? Well, of course we all have to save on our own; many corporations kicked us to the curb ages ago when they decided that pension funds… Read more…
Labour Day is here. Actually, I’m in the U.S. and here it is LABOR Day; no ‘u’ in Labor so I’ve dropped my traditional British spelling). That’s probably appropriate because the United Kingdom/England doesn’t celebrate Labor Day as a holiday to unite workers and further the cause of the working person. Hmmm….they need to change that…good jobs are the ultimate riot-prevention tool…
