Walmart
Everyone thinks of Walmart as the low price leader.
Big mistake.
Sometimes, Walmart has the lowest price on an item; sometimes.
Often items are on sale at other stores for much less than Walmart.
This especially true if shopping on-line.
Walmart makes more money on its house brand.
Its house brand is a lesson in deceptive retailing.
Their house brand
— sits next to the national brand so buyers think they are the same; wrong
— has less per package than the national brand
— price per unit of content is higher than the national brand
— quality is usual lower than that of the national brand
Just like with other stores, sometimes you should buy at Walmart; and sometimes at other stores.
Do not just assume Walmart has the best price.
Shop around.
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Farmers’ Markets
The general perception is the things sold at farmers’ markets are better and cheaper.
Not always true.
The products are often more expensive and of low quality.
It is like going to a flea market; there are no guarantees.
Buyers know little or nothing about the farmers(or even if they are farmers).
As always, do your research before you buy.
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Prescription Cost
Patient has a prescription filled.
There is a $285 co-pay.
Later, the patient has the prescription re-filled.
The patient asks the pharmacist how much would it be without insurance.
$40.
Patient can save $245 by paying retail and not using the insurance co-pay.
It is often cheaper and easier to pay retail for prescriptions.
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For The Cure
Millions hope for a cure for a serious disease such as cancer or heart disease.
Each year, they do something “for the cure”; walk, donate money, participate in some activity, and buy colored t-shirts.
They all feel so good about it.
And they are so very stupid.
These types of activities have been in existence for decades and not one disease has been cured by them.
Millions of dollars have gone to waste.
These dollars have been used to support a corrupt and incompetent health care system.
A similar post appears in HEALTH.
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Computer Upgrade Racket
The computer industry has made billions of dollars from their upgrade racket.
This immoral/unethically activity has created tech industry billionaires and millionaires.
Getting consumers to repeatedly buy new computers and software upgrades.
Totally unnecessary purchases with massive profit margins.
The computer industry makes it so older computers and software will not work with newer ones or many websites.
You can save yourself tens of thousands of dollars.
As long as you are willing to not have the latest computer and software.
But a little effort is needed.
We are using computers over 10 years old with software over 20 years old. They work fine.
And just as fast as new machines.
Sometimes there are minor problems.
But pay tens of thousands to avoid minor problems?
No way.
Have better uses for our money.
We also avoid software upgrades causing our machines to crash; usually from some free upgrade.
For most people, computers are mainly toys; entertainment and gaming consoles, surf the web, etc.
Oh, people do use them for productive purposes; just a little.
Buy a used computer and get some free software.
Learn a little about computers.
Good for your brain and good for your pocketbook.
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Quick Blurb(QB) — Walmart Price Increase
Walmart raised the price on a food item by 33%.
Fact not rumor.
Proof in hand.
The government says(lies) the cost of living increases are low.
Do not believe it.
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Car Theft Warning
Does your car have an electronic key?
The electronic keys are easily stolen; not physically stolen. They can be stolen by thieves driving by your house. Thieves can pick up the key’s weak digital signal.
So, put the key in a coffee can. Or wrap the key in aluminum foil.
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Taxes Always Increase
Same for other assessments.
Then, readers will remember the recent federal tax cuts.
The federal government is able to do this by replacing the reduced tax revenue by borrowing more money each year.
Another subject for another time.
Why do taxes always go up?
Corruption and/or incompetence; mostly corruption.
Over 75% of government spending is waste and welfare.
Government is mainly a welfare organization.
Handouts.
The recipients are
— government workers, especially politicians
— lowquals
— freeloaders
— special interest groups
— trash people
Government should become more efficient and efficacious each year.
Little of government spending benefits you.
To improve your finances and overall quality of life, make continuous permanent tax reductions a priority.
Include eliminating many taxes and a simplification of the tax system.
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DEFINITION — trash people
trash people — people that society should discard
These people
— provide no benefit to society
— suck up resources
— cause a majority of the problems in the world
Everyone does not deserve everything.
Or anything.
Move mankind forward.
Cull the herd.
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Taxes Are Too High
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Everybody pays too much in taxes.
Not just income taxes; ALL taxes.
Also fees.
The total amount paid in all taxes and fees should be reduced by at least 50%.
And every fool says, “With only half the tax revenue, how can government do its job?”
Easy.
Government wastes trillions of dollars each year.
Most government spending is used for vote buying.
Government
— overpays for goods and services; pays too high prices
— buys unnecessary goods and services
— over compensates government employees and politicians
— has too many employees
— provides unnecessary subsidies; most subsidies are not needed
— has many programs with the only purpose is to buy votes
All waste.
Provides absolutely no value to hardworking Americans.
Even though it is “legal”, what the government is doing through taxation is nothing more than armed robbery.
Why should you support worthless government workers(including politicians), special interest groups, lowquals, and freeloaders?
There is never a reason to support these corrupt individuals.
Why do you support them?
— stupidity
— fear
— ignorance
— weakness
Whatever the reason.
Stop now.
You earned your money.
It belongs to you.
And no one else.
Keep your money in your pocket.
There are two things to do:
— join NEW POLITICAL PARTY
— have this as the only issue in making political choices
In some states, voters can put amendment on the ballot.
If you live in one of these states, push for the elimination of most taxes and fees and a major reduction of the rest.
Remember, government spending is almost all pork; pork that comes out of your hide.
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Written by solutions777
October 18, 2018 at 2:01 am
Posted in Economic Lessons, MONEY MATTERS
Tagged with COMMENTARY, Corruption, Crooks, Economics, Economy, EVIL, Financial Security, Government Waste, Incompetence, Money, NEWS, PERSONAL FINANCE, Politics, PROBLEMS, Stupidity, Taxation, Taxes