Article History
Things We Cannot Do
By: Robert in Ohio • life choices • 100 Comments • 4 Likes • 3 months ago
““Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to accomplish.” – Marcus Aurelius “”
I came across this article and it seemed a clear explanation of some of the issues looming before our country as the presidential election draws near. Regardless of the winner things that "we cannot do" ae likely to remain the same. People will always think their answer to a problem is...
Do You Make More or Less Money Than Other People Your Age?
Via: Robert in Ohio • News & Politics • 4 Comments • 4 months ago
“How much money are Americans making? That's an important question because the income you earn affects how much you can put into a savings account...”
I have never known many people who were satisfied with how much their salary was. We always want, think we are worth more to our employer, but we need to do more to improve our station in life, to raise our value to employers and to insure a better life ow and in retirement for ourselves our...
House, Senate Flip in New Election Forecast Model
Via: Robert in Ohio • News & Politics • 19 Comments • 1 Like • 4 months ago
“"Whichever way it goes, it will mean a divided gov for the U.S. - this seems to be [something] voters have become used to," Andrew Moran, head of...”
Divided government - four more years of nothing getting done is not a good forecast for the country, but that is looking like what we are going to get. Regardless of which candidate wins the White house, the Democrats and Republicans will be able to block all that each side wants to do in the...
This Is the Average 401(k) Balance for Retirees Age 65 and Older
Via: Robert in Ohio • News & Politics • 7 Comments • 1 Like • 4 months ago
“"Before you clock out of your career for good, there are a few things you'll want to check off your list -- and your retirement savings is probably...”
I feel confident saying that few middle class working Americans are satisfied with the amount of money that they have set aside for their retirement. Social security will not be enough - we must save and augment our savings for a comfortable retirement. Monthly contributions (no matter how...
10 Jaw-Dropping Stats About the State of Retirement in America
Via: Robert in Ohio • News & Politics • 36 Comments • 4 Likes • 4 months ago
“According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, 22.7 million more people would live below the poverty line without their Social Security...”
I think that some changes are needed to the program - both in how it is funded and how it is distributed and taxed. Social security was intended to be self-funding by the current workforce contributing and maintaining the fund while retirees were getting payments from the fund. Social payments...
Red and Blue should Make Purple Right?
By: Robert in Ohio • life choices • 37 Comments • 4 Likes • 5 months ago
““Politicians talk themselves red, white, and blue in the face.” — Hermann Hesse”
Just checking in folks. I hope everyone is doing well, enjoying the Olympics and enduring the hot weather - both actual and the political fires burning everywhere it seems. As you know I am taking a break, but I had to share something. I have dropped in on a few other political chat sites and...
Time for a Sabbatical
By: Robert in Ohio • Metafied • 124 Comments • 1 Like • 5 months ago
“The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane. Marcus Aurelius”
I have been a participating member of News Talkers through multiple iterations and formats, through changes in the rules and multiple changes in who enforces and how they enforce those rules are enforced. I have always been a floating independent life preserver, always about to be washed over or...
Opinion | The Tyranny of Today’s Tipping
Via: Robert in Ohio • News & Politics • 124 Comments • 8 Likes • 6 months ago
“"Suddenly, I'm looking at this screen and I'm literally pressing a 20% tip for a burrito," Jung recalls. "I remember thinking, 'This is weird.' You...”
Few things annoy me more than "the tipping struggles" in America - charts telling me what I should tip on the paper receipt, on the screen as I try to process my credit card and as I try to place an online order. I decide when and how much to tip based on the service that I receive from the...
At what age is Social Security no longer taxed in the US?
Via: Robert in Ohio • News & Politics • 5 Comments • 2 Likes • 7 months ago
How much of our Social Security benefits should be taxed? Should any of our Social Security benefits be taxed? Are we being taxed twice on the same income, since workers pay into the social security fund throughout their working years? Are the income thresholds to determine taxability of...