Tag: assets

  • Government Shutdown, Health Care, Tax Breaks = Perfect Storm

    Government Shutdown, Health Care, Tax Breaks = Perfect Storm

    by William L. Kovacs, ©2025 (Oct. 28, 2025) — By deciding to pay for the tax benefits granted the wealthy by cutting health insurance subsidies for the poor, Trump’s One, Big, Beautiful Bill (“OBBB”), gives the Democrats their talking points to extend the government shutdown and for the 2026 elections. The Republican canned response, “It…

  • When Should I Set Up an Estate Plan?

    When Should I Set Up an Estate Plan?

    “A VALUED TOOL” by Contributor (Jun. 4, 2020) — While most people have received sage advice that it is smart to set up a last will or estate plan, the reality is about 50% of older Americans do not have a will or an estate plan in place, despite the guidance. There are many reasons…

  • Is Debt a Fact of Life?

    Is Debt a Fact of Life?

    “A DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD” by Contributor (Sep. 27, 2019) — Does debt feel unavoidable to you these days? It’s certainly very common for Americans to buy on credit or loan — especially for big purchases like a home, vehicle, or college education. In fact, most adults in the U.S. have some form of debt. If you’re…

  • The People’s Money System

    COULD THE NATIONAL DEBT, AND ALL DEBTS, BE ELIMINATED? by Steven Wayne Pattison, ©2011, All Rights Reserved (Dec. 27, 2011) — Marilyn M. Barnewall posted: Because my career was banking, I have written much about the attack on America’s independent banks by a federal regime that apparently seeks global governance. And Dr. Edwin Vieira, Jr.,…