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IRS’ 401k Early Withdrawal Penalties vs. Americans in Reality

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Jim

I have been seeing a number of media reports about a HelloWallet analysis related to individuals withdrawing funds early from 401k and defined contribution pension plans.  The theme in this reporting is that these programs have failed as vehicles for … Continue reading →

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Solve Social Security Underfunding – End Retirement

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Jim

Is Social Security in financial trouble?  Politicians and pundits evade, dissemble, and argue around the problem.  Instead of me just being another average citizen pointing out that the Emperor has no clothes, what do the Social Security Trustees have to … Continue reading →

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My State of the Union Address

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Jim

With President Obama about to deliver another State of the Union address, I offer a three year old correction to the legislative priorities of our President and Congress.  Unlike President Obama’s long long long boring and uninspired utterances, this superior … Continue reading →

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Legislative Resolutions, Top 7 Legislative Priorities for 2013

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Jim

Given President Obama’s abdication in presenting select priorities to the Congress, Selfish Citizenship will take the initiative to spell out the top seven legislative priorities for 2013. You should not be surprised to see increased federal gun control legislation absent … Continue reading →

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Top 4 Lessons from Election Day 2012

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Jim

What does yesterday’s election mean?  SNAFU – situation normal all fucked up. Let’s look at the federal results: (1) incumbent President re-elected, (2) no net change to party strength in the Senate, and (3) Republican majority retained in the House.  … Continue reading →

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