What Obama’s Budget Proposals Could Mean For Your Retirement

March 12, 2014

Earlier this month, a colleague of mine forwarded me this article by Jeffrey Levine. In the article, he outlines some of the changes President Obama is proposing in his 2015 budget. While it is unlikely that these provisions will be enacted anytime soon, it does raise the specter of possible changes in the future so it’s important to understand the short and long term ramifications for you and your retirement plans if they ever do come to pass.  Here are some things to consider, along with my take on each proposed provision: Continue reading “What Obama’s Budget Proposals Could Mean For Your Retirement”

What Another Obama Term Could Mean For Your Wallet

September 13, 2012

With the party conventions now over and the presidential election cycle in full swing, you may be wondering what the candidates’ plans might mean for you personally. Last week, we looked at how a Mitt Romney presidency could affect your wallet and this week we’ll do the same for a second Barack Obama term. Let’s start with the good news: Continue reading “What Another Obama Term Could Mean For Your Wallet”

How Far are You Willing to Go to Find Work?

September 21, 2011

One of the byproducts of our slumping economy is an unacceptably high unemployment rate.  There are literally millions of men and women who are perfectly capable of working, but can’t find employment in their area.  In response to this lingering problem, President Obama unveiled his plans for helping reduce the number of Americans that are out of work, known as The American Jobs Act.  This is an important first step, but the reality is that regardless of what might come out of Washington to address the issue, it will take years before any real progress is made.  In the meantime, families will continue to struggle with making ends meet. Continue reading “How Far are You Willing to Go to Find Work?”