For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.  Of course raising the dividend tax rate will affect investing.  For every incremental increase in the tax rate there will be a corresponding decrease in investment.  If the tax rate were to climb to 100% then there would be $0 investment.

What???  V_L I'm trying to follow your thoughts, but they are randomly executed and don't make any sense.  What is normal living?  What are hoarders?  Do you think dividends are a bad thing, why?  What are businesses that "are good for all America"?

Countless retired people depend upon dividend income for survival..  Both rich and poor retirees will be hurt by a increase in capital gains taxes.  Really quite sad that people that have invested quietly over 20 or 30 years are now going to be taxed at a higher rate.     Thaks retirees.  Thanks for busting your bu...more

The answers are simple. 1.  Stop whining! 1.  Get off your **** and work hard.  There are jobs out there.  Don't give up.  And don't become a burden to society.  That will ony make you lazy and will suck the ambition out of your soul. 2.  Save money.  Even if it's only $20.00 per week.  If you never save money, y...more