Interesting take on how immigration reform could positively impact US GDP.
The Next Trillion-Dollar Stimulus? It's Immigration Reform
How reform could boost the economy -- in 2 graphs
-
Welcome to the TSP Talk Forums forums.
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content, join our AutoTracker, and access many other special features. Registration is simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. -
Please read our AutoTracker policy on the IFT deadline and remaining active. Thanks!
-
$ - Premium Service Content (Info) | AutoTracker Monthly Winners | Is Gmail et al, Blocking Our emails?
Find us on: Facebook & X | Posting Copyrighted Material
-
20% Off Annual Premium Subscriptions!*
Ends Jan 18... Click Here For More Information
* For new or current subscribers -
Join the TSP Talk AutoTracker: How to Get Started | Login | Main AutoTracker Page
-
The Forum works well on MOBILE devices without an app: Just go to: https://forum.tsptalk.com ...
Or you can now use TapaTalk again!
OBGibby's Account Talk
- Thread starter OBGibby
- Start date
Interesting take on how immigration reform could positively impact US GDP.
The Next Trillion-Dollar Stimulus? It's Immigration Reform
How reform could boost the economy -- in 2 graphs
And folks think the economy is actually getting better?
Food Stamps Surge By Most In Year To New All Time Record;
Delayed Release...
View attachment 21076
My Autotracker results so far in 2o12.
My Autotracker results so far in 2o12.
[h=2]Saturday, November 10, 2012[/h][h=3]How To Raise Tax Revenue From The Rich Without Increasing Tax Rates[/h]
According to the Tax Policy Center, if we cap itemized deductions at $50,000 and keep tax rates as they are today, we would raise $749 billion in tax revenue over ten years. Moreover, according to the TPC's distribution table, 96.2 percent of the extra revenue would come from the top quintile, with 79.9 percent from the top one percent.
This may be the germ of a possible deal between President Obama and Speaker Boehner: The speaker agrees to this tax hike if the president agrees to some fundamental reform of the entitlements, such as gradually but significantly raising the age of eligibility for Social Security and Medicare.
Greg Mankiw's Blog
According to the Tax Policy Center, if we cap itemized deductions at $50,000 and keep tax rates as they are today, we would raise $749 billion in tax revenue over ten years. Moreover, according to the TPC's distribution table, 96.2 percent of the extra revenue would come from the top quintile, with 79.9 percent from the top one percent.
This may be the germ of a possible deal between President Obama and Speaker Boehner: The speaker agrees to this tax hike if the president agrees to some fundamental reform of the entitlements, such as gradually but significantly raising the age of eligibility for Social Security and Medicare.
Greg Mankiw's Blog
Obama Isn't Jimmy Carter, He's the 2nd FDR - Mark Hendrickson, Forbes
".....Obama adopted the cynical strategy of the opportunistic politician—his campaign was directed to various special interest groups to line up their votes. Romney was more the statesman, campaigning primarily on the more idealistic theme of fixing a broken country......"
".....The 2012 election was indeed pivotal. Like Roosevelt’s victory in 1936, it may indicate that Big Government will remain the regnant ideology for many more years......"
".....Obama adopted the cynical strategy of the opportunistic politician—his campaign was directed to various special interest groups to line up their votes. Romney was more the statesman, campaigning primarily on the more idealistic theme of fixing a broken country......"
".....The 2012 election was indeed pivotal. Like Roosevelt’s victory in 1936, it may indicate that Big Government will remain the regnant ideology for many more years......"
A lot of truth in these...
50 Unfortunate Truths About Investing - Morgan Housel, The Motley Fool
Interesting article about why a bottle of Coca-Cola was sold for a nickel for so long.
Why Coke Cost A Nickel For 70 Years - David Kestenbaum, Planet Money
According to my tsp.gov online account, my 'Personal Rate of Return' for the twelve months ending November 30, 2012, was up 11.31%.
Personal Rate of Return
2009 +29.86%
2010 +13.31%
2011 -0.74%
January 31, 2012 +3.19%
February 29, 2012 +4.54%
March 31, 2012 +4.81%
April 30, 2012 +0.83%
May 31, 2012 -2.50%
Jun 30, 2012 +3.83
Jul 31, 2012 +4.83%
Aug 31, 2012 +10.72%
Sep 30, 2012 +20.00%
Oct 31, 2012 +9.36%
Nov 30, 2012 +11.31%
CURRENT AUTOTRACKER THROUGH November 30, 2012: +11.05%
Personal Rate of Return
2009 +29.86%
2010 +13.31%
2011 -0.74%
January 31, 2012 +3.19%
February 29, 2012 +4.54%
March 31, 2012 +4.81%
April 30, 2012 +0.83%
May 31, 2012 -2.50%
Jun 30, 2012 +3.83
Jul 31, 2012 +4.83%
Aug 31, 2012 +10.72%
Sep 30, 2012 +20.00%
Oct 31, 2012 +9.36%
Nov 30, 2012 +11.31%
CURRENT AUTOTRACKER THROUGH November 30, 2012: +11.05%
Goals for 2013: Positive return and will be happy to get 10-12% again. Want to break through the $250K level with the balance. If I can do both I'm be happy and anything more will be a bonus.
Currently 40% in equities, with 20% in bonds and 40% in G. Still looking to incrementally get back to a larger exposure in equities. Will likely add 5-10% in January to C/S/I.
Currently 40% in equities, with 20% in bonds and 40% in G. Still looking to incrementally get back to a larger exposure in equities. Will likely add 5-10% in January to C/S/I.
VDH's Private Papers:: Bush Reconsidered
Victor Davis Hanson: George W. Bush was not as dismal a president as the popular culture and media once assumed.
1/4/13
Victor Davis Hanson: George W. Bush was not as dismal a president as the popular culture and media once assumed.
1/4/13
How to Miss a 125% Bull Market - Forbes
".....Or is it you, dear clear-headed realist, with your well-founded fears, proud disdain of propaganda for the “sheeple” and a pile of money that’s done nothing while the stock market was rallying 125%?How’s the return on all those doomsday warnings from zerohedge and all those extra cans and jerky?....."
For Markets, Strong January Is a Good Sign - Floyd Norris, New York Times
