1) Credit scores will recover, just as they do after other changes, 2) yes, tax bills might go up but it’s unlikely the increase will be as high as current debt payments. So let’s stop arguing over nonsense.
Tag Archives: finance
if private equity is afraid of it
It must mean it’s a good idea for the entire rest of humanity.
Source: Private equity firms fear a Democrat topping Trump in 2020 – Axios
risky loans…again?
Ordinary workers who were responsible with their personaly finances will be the first impacted through layoffs and less access to loans when the risky moves taken by shady investors turns south.
Source: Leveraged loans risks are growing, regulators warn — Quartz
of course not
This has been proven time and again.
Source: New study finds company tax incentives don’t spur economic growth – Axios
us / them
The number of layoffs rose in 2019 due in large part to corporate bankruptcies, which were the highest they’ve been in a decade. When that happens, those at the top get golden parachutes and those at the bottom have their healthcare revoked.
Source: The economic divide between the two Americas is growing – Axios
out of reach
Consider that most service industry workers make far less than the $28.29/hour cited in the story, stock ownership is something most people can’t even fathom.
Source: It now costs the average worker a record 114 hours’ pay to buy the S&P 500 – MarketWatch
inflation is expensive
Living life has gotten more expensive, but the minimum wage hasn’t reflected that reality at all in the last 10 years.
Source: The federal minimum wage hasn’t increased since 2009
taxes flatter than an illinois horizon
Poor people bear a greater tax burden because the wealthy can afford to find loopholes.
the tcja was a lie
Wasn’t going to work, hasn’t worked and won’t work for anyone other than investors and business owners.
gen x got the shaft
Example #4,572.
Source: Gen X has never recovered from the 2008 recession – Vox