How to Protect Your Money

I think it’s safe to assume that no one has extra money they just want to throw away. Therefore, it’s important that we do whatever we can to protect the money we work hard for.

One simple way to protect your money is to let your senators and representatives know that you do not want tax increases. That isn’t a statement from any particular party. It’s coming from a citizen who is concerned with the scary precedent that is being set.

Right now it sounds harmless . . . hey, just take it from the rich guy. He won’t miss it. However, that starts us down a very slippery slope. What is going to prevent those same people you elected from starting to lower the baseline? What will prevent those elected officials from slipping in a new bill that raises your taxes to 50% of your income? It sounded ok when the guy down the street had to pay that much but now it doesn’t sound like such a great idea when it affects your bank account does it?

Don’t be misguided by the news reports and Obama’s marketing campaign about “change.” Use your own common sense to review the facts and make an informed decision. Don’t let the government spend YOUR money under the guise of a major economic crisis. That is just a slick way of slipping in a whole bunch of new payouts without anyone looking. These elected officials are supposed to vote on your behalf. If yours are not, make your voice heard. Start calling and writing letters letting them know you didn’t vote them into office to act like this. You are paying their salary and they report to you. Don’t let them trick you into thinking they know best. You know how best to spend your money. Don’t hand it over to someone else to spend for you. If you don’t stand up for the right to keep your hard earned money, who else will?