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For example over half of children born into the top economic quintile graduate from college. By contrast, only 7% of those born to parents in the bottom quintile get a college degree.

Similarly in 1980 the top 1% of earners garnered 10% of GDP. Today that number is 25% of GDP.

It's no wonder that we have more people riding than we used to.

America isn't working for everyone any more.]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 23:20:19 -0400
For example over half of children born into the top economic quintile graduate from college. By contrast, only 7% of those born to parents in the bottom quintile get a college degree.

Similarly in 1980 the top 1% of earners garnered 10% of GDP. Today that number is 25% of GDP.

It's no wonder that we have more people riding than we used to.

America isn't working for everyone any more.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/1343211/comments?source=feed#comment-17670981 17670981 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:39:03 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/1340831/comments?source=feed#comment-17659271 17659271 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:43:38 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/1338451/comments?source=feed#comment-17558541 17558541 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:17:06 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/1336991/comments?source=feed#comment-17557841 17557841 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:06:54 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/1336991/comments?source=feed#comment-17557711 17557711
What's the classic advice? Don't fight the ticker.]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:04:13 -0400
What's the classic advice? Don't fight the ticker.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/1336531/comments?source=feed#comment-17557371 17557371
Nothing, and I mean nothing stays up after a run like that.]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:57:05 -0400
Nothing, and I mean nothing stays up after a run like that.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/1338121/comments?source=feed#comment-17557001 17557001 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:46:45 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/1322171/comments?source=feed#comment-17246111 17246111 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 22:38:50 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/1223951/comments?source=feed#comment-16306081 16306081 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:28:31 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/1254701/comments?source=feed#comment-16006081 16006081
If so I have a bridge to sell you.]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:18:30 -0500
If so I have a bridge to sell you.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/1254701/comments?source=feed#comment-16005861 16005861
Baffling really.]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:15:16 -0500
Baffling really.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/1254701/comments?source=feed#comment-16005701 16005701
Otherwise the fact that it returns nothing and costs money to store makes in a drag on your returns which makes it unsuitable for most people.]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:09:54 -0500
Otherwise the fact that it returns nothing and costs money to store makes in a drag on your returns which makes it unsuitable for most people.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/1254701/comments?source=feed#comment-16005481 16005481
Your shipwreck would be equally attractive given any number of other useful metals - tantalum, rhodium, iridium, etc.

As far as the idea only a few things can be consistently used as real money, well barley is the oldest.]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:06:09 -0500
Your shipwreck would be equally attractive given any number of other useful metals - tantalum, rhodium, iridium, etc.

As far as the idea only a few things can be consistently used as real money, well barley is the oldest.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/1234681/comments?source=feed#comment-15653101 15653101 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:18:09 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/1223951/comments?source=feed#comment-15642911 15642911
Since some 30% of my savings are in cash I plan to draw this down first before tapping into retirement accounts. This means my taxes at the start will be lower as well, this lower tax rate is likely to cover my travel costs.

With my assets in the 1.3 million range I feel pretty comfortable that this is going to be a comfortable situation.]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:21:25 -0500
Since some 30% of my savings are in cash I plan to draw this down first before tapping into retirement accounts. This means my taxes at the start will be lower as well, this lower tax rate is likely to cover my travel costs.

With my assets in the 1.3 million range I feel pretty comfortable that this is going to be a comfortable situation.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/848861?source=feed#comment-15501541 15501541 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:39:10 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/1199731/comments?source=feed#comment-15131491 15131491
These independent, large basket estimates come out very close to the BLS and BEA results, and not StadowStats.

Anyone relying on ShadowStats to make a point is ignoring large independent tests that show that BEA and BLS are right.

There is also a minor (about 1.6 Trillion) dollar problem with this author's claim that Fed asset purchases amount to money printing. And that's the fact that right now the Fed also has massive excess reserves. ]]> Sun, 17 Feb 2013 18:50:15 -0500
These independent, large basket estimates come out very close to the BLS and BEA results, and not StadowStats.

Anyone relying on ShadowStats to make a point is ignoring large independent tests that show that BEA and BLS are right.

There is also a minor (about 1.6 Trillion) dollar problem with this author's claim that Fed asset purchases amount to money printing. And that's the fact that right now the Fed also has massive excess reserves. ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/506121/comments?source=feed#comment-4555821 4555821 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:38:39 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/200651?source=feed#comment-3467051 3467051 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:26:17 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/200901?source=feed#comment-3466951 3466951
And of course this is a 10 year estimate which means the likelihood of it actually happening is practically zero.]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:22:59 -0400
And of course this is a 10 year estimate which means the likelihood of it actually happening is practically zero.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/414401/comments?source=feed#comment-3226691 3226691
For example under JFK the marginal rates were 90%, and his tax cut seemed to be beneficial. However neither the Bush or Reagan tax cuts increased revenues beyond what would be expected by secular economic growth. Today tax rates are the lowest they have been since Truman, a mere 15% of GDP overall. It is highly unlikely that further tax cuts will increase revenues. All it will do is hasten default on the US debt.

Look at the Laffer curve. Notice the inflection point at about 50%. Well we are below that point. By a lot.

I do think that something should be done regarding double taxation. That something is to cut or eliminate taxation of corporate profits. Taxation of dividends though should as ordinary income. The result may not be great for dividend investors, but it will help corporations which is far more important and it will put an end to the obscene spectacle of multi-billionaires being taxed at lower rates than their gardeners.]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:10:16 -0500
For example under JFK the marginal rates were 90%, and his tax cut seemed to be beneficial. However neither the Bush or Reagan tax cuts increased revenues beyond what would be expected by secular economic growth. Today tax rates are the lowest they have been since Truman, a mere 15% of GDP overall. It is highly unlikely that further tax cuts will increase revenues. All it will do is hasten default on the US debt.

Look at the Laffer curve. Notice the inflection point at about 50%. Well we are below that point. By a lot.

I do think that something should be done regarding double taxation. That something is to cut or eliminate taxation of corporate profits. Taxation of dividends though should as ordinary income. The result may not be great for dividend investors, but it will help corporations which is far more important and it will put an end to the obscene spectacle of multi-billionaires being taxed at lower rates than their gardeners.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/184911?source=feed#comment-3202601 3202601 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:03:32 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/409991/comments?source=feed#comment-3183401 3183401
Add in the tax load from active management and it's even worse.

This is why tax aware low fee funds are hard for an investor to beat.]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:08:35 -0500
Add in the tax load from active management and it's even worse.

This is why tax aware low fee funds are hard for an investor to beat.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/377481/comments?source=feed#comment-2788391 2788391 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:28:07 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/357221/comments?source=feed#comment-2601981 2601981
It is obvious where the bill for this should be delivered.]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:47:39 -0500
It is obvious where the bill for this should be delivered.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/122461?source=feed#comment-2332751 2332751 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:30:33 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/118892?source=feed#comment-2306922 2306922 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:34:10 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/109188?source=feed#comment-2162180 2162180 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:59:34 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/109014?source=feed#comment-2159199 2159199 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:25:15 -0500