History & Money

How the Amish Fought Social Security and Won

May 18, 2010 History & Money

You may not know this about the Amish community, but they do pay taxes. An Amish family pays income and property taxes just like any other American family. However, they do NOT pay social security or medicare. Why this is, and how they got out of it is a fascinating story I would like to share with you

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To the Presidential Candidates and the American People:

September 6, 2008 Government

We were very fortunate this month to be able to increase our net worth by 1.40% or about $340. As evidenced by the chart below, we continue to progress in the upward direction, however due to recent changes in employment and priorities, the slope has decreased substantially. Ry is continuing to pursue new employment opportunities where he can feel he is part of something more positive and we are continuing to experiment and diversify our income through an increase in alternative income sources, freelance work, and web design education.

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Banks vs Credit Unions: Should CUs Keep Their Tax Free Pass?

August 27, 2008 Finances

Since the first American credit union was established in 1909 several distinct traits exist that enable the government to view them in a more favorable and income tax free light. Over time their evolution to a larger, more inclusive, and regulation relaxed organization, has put banks and bankers into a tizzy.

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