I’m not sure why the calls for universal health care are getting louder and louder in the face of facts which clearly show that socialized systems that are already in place around the world just do not work. Socialized medicine violates the rights of individuals to make choices about their health care. Government intervention into [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Current Events'
Universal Health Care Does Not Work
January 13th, 2012 · 2 Comments · Current Events, Insurance & Savings, Philosophy In Financial Planning
Some Dividend Companies Are Thriving Even As The Dow Gets Clobbered
January 11th, 2012 · No Comments · Current Events, Insurance & Savings, Investing
I know it has been a while since my last post, but I think it would get pretty depressing writing about the daily fluctuations in the market (and how it ultimately keeps going lower). Even as the Dow makes “record” lows (at least a 5 year record low), there are dividend paying companies that are [...]
AIG vs. The News Media
January 11th, 2012 · No Comments · Current Events
You have no doubt heard about the attacks by the news media on insurance giant AIG over a large (almost $400,000) amount of money that was used to host a conference in Phoenix, AZ. The news media dishonestly spun facts out of context, implying that AIG was “partying on taxpayer’s money” by being given a [...]
There Is No Such Thing As A Right To Healthcare
January 10th, 2012 · No Comments · Current Events, Insurance & Savings, Philosophy In Financial Planning
I sell health insurance. I think that it is something that is needed by most families in America. However, I do not support the notion that health care should be a “right” as does President Obama. Get Government out of health care – period. Remove all restrictions, licensing requirements, and regulations, and it will work [...]
Inflation Is A Big Concern – More Than Saving Money?
January 3rd, 2012 · No Comments · Budgeting & Money Management, Current Events
From the National Underwriter: NU Online News Service, May 20, 2008, 4:05 p.m. EDT Boomers and current retirees share a deepening concern about soaring costs. Pre-retirees and retirees also worry about protecting the value of their assets from inflation, having enough money to pay for long [...]