We all know there is ‘no free lunch’. Regrettably, too many individuals choose to either… forget that truth; or, never accept - that truth. That’s why excessive spending… whether it is - - personal - household - governmental - - will inevitably bite ...

Forty-three years ago, the Congress created a “Tax Gun” known as the Alternative Minimum Tax or AMT.  The legislation was titled the “Tax Reform Act of 1969”. Yes, even back then, the word “reform” was used in order to cover actual intent. Supposedly ...

Two Truth Shots begin Part 3 in the Tax Freedom Series: Hunters use animal traps to catch their prey. Politicians use tax traps to prey on citizens. Last week in Part 2 – “Taxes Are Too High” – we noted that “almost every citizen feels -- ‘Trapped an ...

Yes, those ‘Four Words’ summarize the subject of taxes for almost all taxpayers everywhere. And, because almost every citizen feels -- ‘Trapped and Overtaxed’ - by the impact and effects from all of the taxes that government levies upon them -- those ...

Each year, most Americans refer to April 15 as ‘Tax Day’.  That’s because April 15th is the usual deadline to file federal tax returns.  ‘Tax Day’ is the same for everyone. But, there is a much more important date for every citizen: “Tax Freedom Day” ...

In our system, citizens select candidates to represent them in government at levels including local, county, state, and federal. Almost all of those citizens expect those they elect to do their jobs and achieve results. The vast majority of citizens ...

This year Easter follows the culmination of the NCAA Basketball Tournaments - popularly known as “March Madness” - that glorious time of year when fans — and others — bust out of winters doldrums to celebrate the onset of spring… and basketball. Many ...

“Even if you start today… you are already late.” Imagine that? The quote is excerpted from a statement made by a senior analyst… with the… well - I will identify him shortly. But, first things being first - in this periodic series ‘Obama-care Mindles ...

The Declaration proclaims the rights of every person to “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness”. Thus, it stands to reason… for all reasonable individuals… that, any person - or level of government – that would choose… to imperil another’s life ...

How important is Freedom of Speech? Right to point: “If the freedom of speech is taken away… then dumb… and silent… we may be led… like sheep… to the slaughter.” Those are the prescient words of George Washington… colonist… founder… soldier… Presiden ...