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Comments:
I’ve been told that a large part of the insurance problem (both rates and companies leaving) is due to laws regarding replacement roofing.
Post: The Approaching Hurricane by Greg Spears
Link to comment from October 9, 2024
That’s what happens when public employee unions are allowed to make campaign contributions to those who decide their salary.
Post: I’m depressed, not very optimistic about retirement 😱 by R Quinn
Link to comment from October 6, 2024
Federal, state and local government employees are overpaid/over pensioned.
Post: I’m depressed, not very optimistic about retirement 😱 by R Quinn
Link to comment from October 6, 2024
“A few of my fellow retirees still hold out the hope our former employer will give a COLA” Still pissed off finding out the COLA on my pension is limited to 3% a year.
Post: Hedging your bet in retirement-dealing with inflation. What’s your strategy? R Quinn
Link to comment from September 30, 2024
I would consider Verizon, att, GM and ford major corporations.
Post: In defense of billionaires
Link to comment from September 30, 2024
FYI, it’s Anchors Aweigh
Post: Anchors Away by Ken Cutler
Link to comment from September 25, 2024
No, they don’t. I’ve done the calculations for several large corporations and it pretty much works out that CEO pay translates to about $.02 an hour for employees. That is NOT significant.
Post: In defense of billionaires
Link to comment from September 25, 2024
I have actually had AI code a few simple programs, and it did pretty well. Integration of these smaller segments into a larger coherent program is another story, and will probably require human interaction for at least the next decade.
Post: Quinn ponders the minimum wage, a living wage and the possible consequences of changes for all
Link to comment from September 8, 2024
I would argue that the problems in the Bronx weren’t due to Robert Moses, but to demographic changes.
Post: The Greater Good
Link to comment from August 27, 2024
I keep track of expenses, but don’t really do a lot of tracking of income. I have a pretty good idea of my income, and as long as expenses are less than that, I’m ok.
Post: Spreadsheets vs winging it
Link to comment from August 27, 2024