Tax Guru-Ker$tetter Letter
Sunday, August 03, 2003
Big-government Republicans
Prop. 13, 25 Years Old, Is Still Under Attack
Social Security ambuscade
Judge Says I.B.M. Pension Shift Illegally Harmed Older Workers - Employers can and do twist pension plan rules to benefit the top dogs, while screwing the little guys. I have helped plenty of them do just that. Having your own controlled retirement plan is a more reliable hedge for actually having some money in the account in retirement years.
Mike Eyes Repeal Of NYC Tax Hikes - Those didn't last long.
Government wants fewer home closing-cost surprises - One of the worst parts about buying property is the last minute surprises lenders try to pull, tossing in all kinds of new fees and higher rates. They know they have you by the short & curlies and you don't have much choice but cave in or lose the property.