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Monday January 11, 2010
“Nothing is so well calculated to produce a death-like torpor in the country as an extended system of taxation and a great national debt,” observed William Cobbett on 1804.
Sadly, history repeats itself today. Our national debt is too high and will have to be repaid by either raising taxes, cutting benefits, or printing money. Current retirement plans are failing and not suitable for most individuals, and while market returns have proven themselves worthy in some past...
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Saturday January 9, 2010
To fully understand the need to potentially modify your current retirement plan, you must understand how national debt, failing retirement plans, and poor ROIs (return on investments) play a predominate role in your financial security.
With the debt at $12.3 trillion and climbing, it is no secret that we are in the middle of an economic catastrophe. As taxpayers, the government has requisitioned us to support the baby boomers' social security, Medicare, and...
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Monday January 4, 2010
The financial landscape has dramatically changed over the last few years leaving the American public more confused and apprehensive than ever before. We are not even dealing with analysis paralysis as it has become more terrifying then ever to consider various investment options that would ultimately help people reach their financial goals, so people no longer act. With the mainstream financial media claiming that the recession is over and advising consumers not to worry is a slap in the...
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