Jul
9
The Stimulus Payment Was a Ridiculous Political Stunt
July 9, 2008 | 4 Comments
… to put it back with the other.
What do you think about the economic stimulus payment? Was it all worth it?
Comment by jimb: … was a joke. Bush used it to pay his oil buddies …
Jun
18
Americans Are Mad About Sale of Budweiser
June 18, 2008 | 5 Comments
… this article about Warren Buffet supporting the $47.5 billion takeover bid. People are mad at Bush, Buffet and anyone else they can think to blame. I think they have a valid point.
The powers that be (President Bush, Congress and the Federal Reserve) all share a large amount of blame for policies that have weakened the dollar. The weak dollar is the number one reason why American companies are so appealing to foreign buyers. American companies are cheap right now due to our …
May
6
How I Spent My Stimulus Payment
May 6, 2008 | 6 Comments
… paying off debt. Of course that's exactly what the government wants you to do with it. President Bush and the Congress should be celebrating with a Mission Accomplished style party.
While I recommend you save the money or pay down your debt, I'm sure not very many people are going to do that. Free money seems to have driven people into a spending frenzy!
So what am I going to do with my stimulus payment ? I'm going to remodel my bathroom. I should say I'm going to buy the supplies …
May
3
IRS Economic Stimulus Payment Article Index
May 3, 2008 | 9 Comments
… - Questions and Answers
If you still have questions, they may be answered here.
President Bush Announces Faster Stimulus Payment
President Bush said the payments were going out faster than planned. Based on comments from readers, I'm not sure if the payments really came out any faster. It appears a few people got their payments early.
IRS Stimulus Payment Rebate Calculator
An in depth look at the IRS payment calculator. I used the calculator with my tax return and found out …
Apr
28
Bush Announces Faster Payment Schedule for Stimulus Payments
April 28, 2008 | 347 Comments
President Bush announced that stimulus payments will be issued faster than previously announced. Tax filers who chose direct deposit can start receiving their payments as soon as April 28th.
I've updated the payment table from my original article on the stimulus payments below. You'll notice that the last payment coincides with the Independence Day holiday, a coincidence I'm sure. …
Mar
31
Retirement Revolution - Part One
March 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment
… were added.
In the 60's disability insurance and Medicare were added. Recently President Bush added Medicare part D which helps pay for prescription drugs.
However, the plan was supposed to be self funded. As it turns out the politicians grossly underestimated the cost of the plan in the long run. The system has been close to bankruptcy twice already.
Congress has been spending the social security surplus. Social security was supposed to be a trust fund specifically for …
Mar
28
IRS Economic Stimulus Payment Details
March 28, 2008 | 243 Comments
… the FAQs (frequently asked questions) that I’ve received.
The US Congress passed and President Bush signed a bill authorizing an economic stimulus payment to qualifying US citizens. The bill was passed too late to be included in the 2007 federal income tax calculations. So instead of reducing your federal taxes or triggering a larger refund, the stimulus package will be a separate payment. However, it is required that you file a tax return in order to qualify for the payment.
How can …
Mar
26
Your Economic Stimulus Payment
March 26, 2008 | 33 Comments
Uncle Sam has decided to give you back some of your money. President Bush and the Congress passed the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. Every tax payer gets up to a $600 rebate. The rebate goes up to $1200 if you are filing jointly and you could possibly get another $300 for each qualifying child.
While I’m all in favor of getting my money bank from a corrupt and ineffective bureaucracy, I have to take issue with the cost. You may think I’m talking …
Mar
9
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March 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment
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Jan
25
Maxed Out: The Movie
January 25, 2008 | 1 Comment
… When problems occur during the Clinton years, senate testimony from eight years later during the Bush administration is shown.
Let’s discuss the individuals and their stories.
The Los Vegas Real Estate Agent
The film starts with a real estate agent discussing real estate developments in Las Vegas. She reveals that her house is one hundred percent financed and that she couldn’t afford this home without the bank valuing the house at its estimated completion value. This is something …