I think that arguing that Congresses productivity is measured by the number of bills it passes is absurd.

@Tonj14 who said ", as per SS, of course people collect more than they pay in, it's an investment, most, like me, pay in over 30-40 years, and should get more back.  Would you put $1K into a bank CD so you get back only $1K after 5 years, or buy a bond that pays no interest?  That would be pretty stupid, don't you thin...more

Josh773 quoted: "It's just expensive to live in South Orange County" and replied "Then move somewhere else!"  But often to do that you'd have to sacrifice the higher paying job.  It's a catch 22. To those who think the wealthy are undertaxed, consider just federal income tax: (as of 2008 the most recent year of avai...more

Actually, while I can understand how this is difficult to understand (I grew up lower middle class in a small town; my father was a 30 year union carpenter with 5 kids, and today a nice  home in that town is probably in the $150K range).  However, IF YOU LIVE IT you would see it is true.  I live in a town where the INE...more

So much so that I've chosen to live with worse gas mileage for the short-run so that I will be able to afford the extra expense of PHEV in another year or so.  It didn't make much sense to purchase a car a year ago and then in 2-3 years purchase again - a car that for my day-day trips will use almost no gasoline.  If t...more

The comment on "corporate greed" is both off-target and demonstrates a misunderstanding of corporations and finance.  First, many corporations appreciate older workers.  I consult for them and know from experience.  But irrespective, corporations have a responsibility to their shareholders - MANY OF WHOM ARE SAVING FOR...more

Craig Berman, who writes about Idol for MSNBC, seems to know very little about music, and it's a wonder that MSNBC has chosen him.  For example, on Tuesday, Feb 26 he wrote:   "Up until the moment he caused Simon to lose it, Cook was having a great night as well. He broke out the guitar for "All Right Now," and the R...more