We already pay sales tax on toilet paper, tax on the gasoline or transportation required to get us to the store, and tax on our sewer bills.  It seems as if it's becoming very expensive to go to the bathroom.  What tax is next?  Should we start taxing the tax rate?

With gas prices the way they are, used, larger vehicles can be a great deal right now.  Who knows where the gas prices are going though. . .

I’m not advocating risky stock market or real estate investments.  When you have a low interest rate for your mortgage, it doesn’t make sense to continue paying that down when you have better investments.  I have a 4.5 interest rate.  Right now, I’m paying extra against that mortgage.  By the time I consider the tax in...more

You’re absolutely right.  In today’s society, there’s an immediate need to have things that we can’t afford.  People need to save more.   Paying more on a 30 year mortgage can diminish your principal dramatically.  Paying the minimum payment is financial suicide.  I tell everybody that they need to plan on paying a...more