Poll tax

The Central Artery/Tunnel Project (CA/T), commonly referred to as the Big Dig, was a construction megaproject that took place in Boston, Massachusetts from 1982 to 2007 [1]. While there were many aspects to the project, the main goal of the project was to replace large parts of the highway infrastructure in the center of the city. The project has become infamous for vastly exceeding its intended budget. The initially estimated budget and completion date of $2.8 billion and 1998 ballooned…

“Mother, why are all our neighbors complaining about stamps?” asked Ansel. “Great Britain has placed a tax on us, called the Stamp Act of 1765. It makes all people have to have a certain stamp from the British on all of their papers.” explained Mother. “How come Father doesn’t have stamps on his papers?” “Because he is openly boycotting the Stamp Act.” “Father, why do you not like this tax?” “This tax is violating our rights. It says in the English Bill of Rights that we are to be represented…

massive tax cuts-mostly going to the top 5%) and spend more on the military and a 1 Trillion on infrastructure.…

Do I Need Umbrella Insurance? When thinking about an umbrella, you think of a device used to shield yourself from the rain. Like an umbrella, an umbrella insurance policy shields you, and your personal assets from large liability claims. Umbrella excess liability protection is the additional protection in case a claim is made against you exceeds the liability limits of your existing homeowners policy. This can help you avoid financial ruin if you are found responsible for legal damages that…

happening around us. The fact of the matter is jobs are leaving the U.S. and the government should install an exit tax to prevent losing more American jobs and weakening the economy. Millions of American jobs have been moved elsewhere and this leaves good people jobless. In an article from CNN money, it states that “the U.S. has lost 5…

Debt Ceiling retail paper Title: The upcoming debt ceiling showdown: What it means for investors Raising the U.S. debt ceiling isn’t the same as raising the rooftop on your home. It’s more along the lines of trying to get your credit card company to increase your spending limit when you don’t have the cash to immediately pay for things all at once. But the more you borrow the more you’re on the hook for paying. Things are fine as long as you can keep paying your monthly bill. But as soon as you…

Short and long term impact on Caregiver’s earnings People underestimate the time caregiving will consume. It is rarely a short-term job. Medical advances are keeping us alive longer. In the last 6 decades, the average age of death has risen about 10 years. By 2020 the average length of life will be 80 years. Increasing caregiving responsibilities may force employment changes, such as switching to part-time work, stop working, or retiring early. The employment change may be helpful in the short…

Spend Tax Money Wisely In the following essay I will be arguing whether the United States government should or should not continue to fund public television. The United States funds public television using $445 million dollars of our tax money, when our nation is 14 trillion dollars in debt, which is just wasting money. They should not fund the public television because it's wasting tax money, when it could go to a better cause, such as paying off the national debt. First of all, the U.S.…

What You Need to Know About Social Security Disability Income Limits Individuals with disability may be eligible to receive benefits from Social Security, provided they meet the program’s requirements. Apart from medical and employment conditions, Social Security also qualifies individuals based on their financial status. Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits are available for individuals who are not capable of working due to their disability, and for this, Social Security…

founder, corporation that later became Glencore, Marc Rich, was in the Ten Most Wanted listed of the FBI. In 1984 Rudolf Giuliani, ex New York mayor, who then was a US Attorney of Southern New York District Court filed an indictment against Rich for tax evasion, fraud, racketeering and trading with the enemies of the US, specifically Iran. For these crimes he could have been condemned up to 325 years in prison.…