A Man Of Genius

Tips to save money and be frugal.

Tips and tactics to save on gas.  Can you not afford to look at it?

The Aussies making plastic money. 

US economy is hurting millionaires. They don’t feel wealthy enough.

Here is an interesting article from Reader’s Digest, it lays out nearly a trillion dollars of wasteful programs and activities that the Government spends every year.  That is over $3,000 per American.  Maybe Americans wouldn’t be as cash-strapped if our elected politicians  and representatives would take some accountability and stop hemorrhaging money.  I don’t mind paying taxes when the are warranted, but it isn’t right when a government takes advantage of the “generosity” or the “ignorance” of its taxpayers.

If you are having trouble this holiday season with wrapping gifts, forgo the bag and check out this tutorial.

From Washington Post

Apparently the government gives a lot of money for farm subsides to people who don’t even run farms. The subsides last for years even if the land has changed ownership. The new owners aren’t required to grow anything, but still receive payment. The total amount given to non-farm farms, $1.3 billion, accounts for nearly half of the nation’s agricultural subsidy system.

This where I am supposed to say the Government needs to be held accountable for fragrantly misusing taxpayers’ dollars…but I know no one in Washington is listening. (except for you NSA)

A look at the Federal Reserve. This is where you money comes from. Interesting…

This is long (42 min) but worth it.

Nowadays it seems no business can function without your Social Security Number. Time Magazine has an article about one such encounter and tips how to avoid potential identity theft.

And to keep up on your credit report here is the FTC’s guide to Credit Reports. You may request one free credit report every 12 months from each of the 3 consumer reporting companies. Here is one of those companies…www.annualcreditreport.com

Stay up to date and be safe.

Most Expensive Photographs Ever Sold

Look up your state on this interactive poverty map.

Multi-billionaire Warren Buffett has been complaining for years that his taxes are too low. Last June, he said at a fundraiser for Hillary Clinton that he was taxed at only 17.7% last year on his $46 million in income, while his secretary paid 30% of her $60,000.

$100 x 6,110,000,000 = Iraq War

What Can $611 Billion Dollars Buy:

A real war on poverty

According to World Bank estimates, $54 billion a year would eliminate starvation and malnutrition globally by 2015, while $30 billion would provide a year of primary education for every child on earth.

At the upper range of those estimates, the $611 billion cost of the war could have fed and educated the world’s poor for seven years.

Or 2,000 Dollars off every American’s Taxes…

You can enter your salary and watch it accumulate by the second.