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Taxes and More Government Oppression

After a relaxing Thanksgiving break, I anticipated to return to work in a lighter frame of mind. However, the following item from FOX News crushed that hope right away: Lawmakers Propose ‘War Surtax’ to Pay for Troop Increase in Afghanistan. Two top Democrats say they want to impose a new tax on the wealthy to finance any increase in U.S. troops for the Afghanistan war.

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What can be done to fix Social Security?

We have all heard that Social Security is running out of money and that by the time we retire there won’t be any money left. Have you ever wondered what the government can do about Social Security? Or Have you ever asked, “Why don’t we worry about Annuities and Insurance companies making their payments but we are always worried about the Government equivalent?

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A Central Bank’s Toolkit to fight a Depression

I know as you read this, you are aware that America and the world are currently experiencing an economic crisis. Many economic experts say we could be heading towards a worsening recession or even a depression. In this article, I have listed a few tools that a government has at its disposal to pull itself out of a recession and even avoid a depression. It’s good to be aware of the intervention tools governments use to prop up an economy in order to better protect your wealth and purchasing power.

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Obama Wants to Control the Banks

I must be naive. I really thought the administration would welcome the return of bank bailout money. Some $340 million in TARP cash flowed back this week from four small banks in Louisiana, New York, Indiana and California. This isn’t much when we routinely talk in trillions, but clearly that money has not been wasted or otherwise sunk down Wall Street’s black hole. So why no cheering as the cash comes back?

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