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Category Archives: Finance
Why Biden Will Need to Spend Big
by Paul Krugman in the NYT What should Joe Biden’s economic policy be if he wins (and Democrats take the Senate, so that he can actually pass legislation)? I’m pretty sure I know what his economists think he should do, … Continue reading
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Coronavirus Donation Scams
Two residents have reported receiving phone calls inquiring about Coronavirus donations. Here are two links with information on scams associated with the current outbreak. From the Federal Trade Commission: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/02/coronavirus-scammers-follow-headlines From MSN.com: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/coronavirus-6-scams-to-watch-out-for/ar-BB10UF96
These are the 25 most intriguing commercial projects around Seattle – Redmond to Renton
By Marc Stiles – Staff Writer, Puget Sound Business JournalJul 11, 2019, 10:00am EDT Ed note: Click here to access the side show of 25 important construction projects in the aear Vulcan Real Estate is moving aggressively ahead with two huge mixed-use office … Continue reading
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Hedge Fund Legend Ray Dalio On The Economy
Ed note: Ray Dalio talks about the wealth and opportunity gap that he considers a major problem in our country. He compares the rise of populism to the 1930’s. Conflict is predicted unless conditions improve. From Wikipedia: Raymond Dalio (born August … Continue reading
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Biggest World Problems
Here’s a list made up by my favorite 8th grader. What’s your list? It’s a little shy on the “what can I do to help” but she’s still got time – especially when she becomes President!
Posted in Advocacy, Climate, Education, environment, Finance, Health, Politics, Poverty, Social justice
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The Incredible Shrinking Trump Boom
By Paul Krugman from the NYT: “So far, Donald Trump has passed only one significant piece of legislation: the 2017 tax cut. It was, to be fair, a pretty big deal: corporations, the principal beneficiaries, have already saved more than … Continue reading
Why mathematics can’t solve your cable bill
From Aeon: “This tongue-in-cheek animation from the US YouTuber Henry Reich – the mind behind MinutePhysics – is a creative exercise in how not to lose your cool when faced with the abyss of illogic. Recalling the mundane, mindnumbing tribulations of trying … Continue reading
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Key Points for Legislators concerning SHB1296
Below is a summary of key points from WACCRA leadership to help refute the obfuscating opposition to the CCRC legislation in process in the State Senate. 1296 has already passed the house and is opposed by Leading Age even though … Continue reading
Build we must, build we should, and hopefully build we will.
Ed Note: It seems so obvious. Why not rebuild our crumbling infrastructure. Reconnect our people, create dazzling bridges, show what our country is capable of once more. But alas, nothing is being done at the Federal level. Krugman, the Yale … Continue reading
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Commuting from Tijuana
Ed note: I asked our cab driver in San Diego, a native of Indiana, where he lived. The quick answer – Tijuana. “I commute every day and am saving an amazing amount of money. My 2 bedroom apartment in a gated community is only $600/month and I get all the … Continue reading
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Senate Democrats introduce bill to deny tax loophole for Big Pharma ads
Ed note: Thanks to Dick D for sending this along. I’ve been puzzled when watching TV that so many commercials are for very expensive drugs for conditions that aren’t all that common. The hype benefits then discuss side effects (even … Continue reading
Boomers Create a Surge in Luxury Care CCRCs
Thanks to Put B for finding this article. The fact that there are very limited laws in Washington State governing CCRCs remind me that joining WACCRA is a very good way to have a voice in our futures. Rich Gifford, … Continue reading
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$upport Our $taff!
Our $O$ campaign is in high gear! Remember, we’re aiming for 100% resident participation! So far, 81% of our residents have contributed to this fund to express our thanks to our valued employees. Place your check payable to the Skyline Residents’ Association … Continue reading
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Social Security is 83!
From AgingKingCounty: “On August 14, 1935, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act, creating an essential program that made real our country’s belief that we have a responsibility to ensure that older adults in our communities should not be … Continue reading
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Tariffs affecting the farmer – speaking to the Presidnet
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Shop and give at smile.amazon.com
Irene Campbell pointed out a totally painless and profitable way to have Amazon donate 0.5% of your purchases to the SRA. It’s so simple because Skyline at First Hill Resident’s Association is a non-profit. Amazon shares its profits with non-profits … Continue reading
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Is it moral to respect the wishes of the dead, above the living?
Trillions of dollars are involved. Should personal wealth be passed unfettered to the family? What are the moral obligations to our country, our institutions and our fellow man. I know a family who left a trust giving $1M to each … Continue reading
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A record number of folks age 85 and older are working, and here’s what they’re doing
Are you still working? About 4% of us are, and there are at least a few at Skyline still going to the office or working from home. What’s your experience? Here’s an article from the Washington Post: Seventy may be … Continue reading
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Reagan, Deregulation and America’s Exceptional Rise in Health Care Costs
Ed Note: It’s a complex subject but I think we’re all aware that health care prices are gobbling up a larger share of GDP (and our pocketbooks) year by year. The major issue isn’t that the utilization of services or … Continue reading
Trump’s plans to try to lower drug prices miss the mark
The New York Times has several articles and opinion pieces about President Trump’s blueprint to manage the continually surging and unfair drug prices. Although there are several interesting ideas in the plan, major attempts to really control prices are absent. … Continue reading
Alternate help with prescriptions
Sent in by Katherine Graubard: Washington residents need help paying for prescription drugs. The Health Care Authority (HCA) offers a state-sponsored program to provide savings to all people living in Washington. Click here for information.
7 Ways to Judge a Retirement Community’s Financial Health
Frank Conlon sent this in from the New York Times. Good information showing the importance of a strong WACRAA to help ensure financial transparency with protections for residents. “Alicia Butcher Ehrhardt has it all figured out. With their three children grown … Continue reading