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The Federal Gas Tax–Are the Presidential Candidates Trying to Buy Our Votes?

by DR

This past weekend I was interviewed by a reporter from a Texas radio station about ways to save money at the gas pump. That interview prompted me to write about 25 Ways to Save Money on Gas. Coincidentally, at the same time the presidential candidates were slugging it out over whether the government [...]

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The New ‘Baby Bond’–Let’s Give $5,000 To Every Child Born in the U.S.

by DR

I’ve got an idea. Why doesn’t the U.S. government give $5,000 to every child born in the U.S.? The money can grow tax free, and the child can use the money for college when he or she finishes high school. Now I know what you’re thinking. That’s the dumbest idea you’ve [...]

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Introducing the Dough-O-Meter

by DR

How much will Hillary Clinton’s health care reform plan cost you and is it worth it? How much will you save from Mitt Romney’s proposal to eliminate tax on interest, dividends and capital gains? What are the key elements of John Edwards’ energy plan and how will it affect your pocket book? [...]

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Helping a Marine Write His Will

by DR

Six years ago today the world changed forever. I vividly remember where I was when I first heard the news. Living close to the pentagon and having friends and family who work there, the day took on a special significance for me. One thing that 9-11 created was heroes. Firefighters, police, [...]

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