Comments for Financial Symmetry, Inc. http://financialsymmetry.com Raleigh NC Investment Management and Financial Planning Firm Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:17:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Our Healthcare Costs vs. The Rest of the World by Todd Earnhardt http://financialsymmetry.com/healthcare-costs-rest-world/#comment-12 Todd Earnhardt Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:17:18 +0000 http://www.finsymnews.com/?p=2196#comment-12 Thanks for the insight into another timely topic. We either need true reform of our current system (not likely) or a move to a single payer system. At the risk of over simplifying, current estimates suggest that a 2% increase in the Medicare tax for individuals and a 7% increase for employers (both typically lower than current health care expenses) would fund it. Medicare for everyone and a projected cost reduction. Thanks for the insight into another timely topic. We either need true reform of our current system (not likely) or a move to a single payer system. At the risk of over simplifying, current estimates suggest that a 2% increase in the Medicare tax for individuals and a 7% increase for employers (both typically lower than current health care expenses) would fund it. Medicare for everyone and a projected cost reduction.

]]> Comment on Should we be Worried about the Debt Ceiling? by Todd Earnhardt http://financialsymmetry.com/worried-debt-ceiling/#comment-11 Todd Earnhardt Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:23:04 +0000 http://www.finsymnews.com/?p=2158#comment-11 Thanks Will for this first article addressing the complexities of our current economic situation. Regarding your observation on some of the political rhetoric associated with this issue, I would encourage folks to take a look at a report from The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (http://www.cbpp.org/cms/index.cfm?fa=view&id=3490). This report shows among other things that Bush era tax cuts and wars in Iraq and Afghanistan along with the economic downturn have been responsible for the record deficits. It's a lot of information but I think lays out some clear points with respect of how we got here and how we might move towards recovery. Thanks Will for this first article addressing the complexities of our current economic situation. Regarding your observation on some of the political rhetoric associated with this issue, I would encourage folks to take a look at a report from The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (http://www.cbpp.org/cms/index.cfm?fa=view&id=3490). This report shows among other things that Bush era tax cuts and wars in Iraq and Afghanistan along with the economic downturn have been responsible for the record deficits. It’s a lot of information but I think lays out some clear points with respect of how we got here and how we might move towards recovery.

]]> Comment on Middle East Turmoil and Your Portfolio by Matt Reid http://financialsymmetry.com/middle-east-turmoil/#comment-8 Matt Reid Thu, 03 Mar 2011 21:55:25 +0000 http://www.finsymnews.com/?p=2003#comment-8 Thanks for putting things into perspective and the continued sound advice. Matt Reid Thanks for putting things into perspective and the continued sound advice.

Matt Reid

]]> Comment on Middle East Turmoil and Your Portfolio by jeff eichinger http://financialsymmetry.com/middle-east-turmoil/#comment-7 jeff eichinger Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:05:38 +0000 http://www.finsymnews.com/?p=2003#comment-7 Thanks, Bill. I was just getting a little nervous about the middle east situation. You've eased my fears. Jeff Thanks, Bill.
I was just getting a little nervous about the middle east situation. You’ve eased my fears.
Jeff

]]> Comment on Changing the Definition of “Wealthy” by M.D. Stanley http://financialsymmetry.com/wealthy/#comment-6 M.D. Stanley Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:50:49 +0000 http://www.finsymnews.com/?p=1599#comment-6 This article brings up great points that should definitely be considered. I will definitely be contacting my attorney or estate planner to make sure that my financial matters are well planned for. This article brings up great points that should definitely be considered. I will definitely be contacting my attorney or estate planner to make sure that my financial matters are well planned for.

]]> Comment on Mint.com Offers Free, Online Budgeting Tool by heather http://financialsymmetry.com/mintcom-offers-free-online-budgeting-tool/#comment-4 heather Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:42:27 +0000 http://www.finsymnews.com/?p=623#comment-4 Hi Ken, Thank you for your comment. The makers of Quicken, Intuit, recently bought Mint.com. Both company websites indicate that Mint.com will continue to remain a free, online budgeting tool. The acquisition was just completed this week. You can read more about the acquisition here, with their November 2nd press release: http://about.intuit.com/about_intuit/press_room/press_release/articles/2009/IntuitCompletesAcquisitionofMint.com Please feel free to email or give me a call if you would like a quick tour and/or setup of Mint.com. It is very easy to delete your account if you decide that the service isn't for you. I'm confident that once you have an account and browse around the site, you will want to continue using it. -Heather Hi Ken,
Thank you for your comment.

The makers of Quicken, Intuit, recently bought Mint.com. Both company websites indicate that Mint.com will continue to remain a free, online budgeting tool.

The acquisition was just completed this week. You can read more about the acquisition here, with their November 2nd press release: http://about.intuit.com/about_intuit/press_room/press_release/articles/2009/IntuitCompletesAcquisitionofMint.com

Please feel free to email or give me a call if you would like a quick tour and/or setup of Mint.com. It is very easy to delete your account if you decide that the service isn’t for you. I’m confident that once you have an account and browse around the site, you will want to continue using it.

-Heather

]]> Comment on Mint.com Offers Free, Online Budgeting Tool by KenM http://financialsymmetry.com/mintcom-offers-free-online-budgeting-tool/#comment-3 KenM Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:48:08 +0000 http://www.finsymnews.com/?p=623#comment-3 Hey Heather, Interesting article... I've recently learned that Quicken and Mint.com have entered into a partnership... do you know any details? Good article... I had explored mint.com through one of our money magazines but had not been convenced yet to use it. Can't wait to read the next up and coming reviews on other budgeting tools. KenM Hey Heather,
Interesting article… I’ve recently learned that Quicken and Mint.com have entered into a partnership… do you know any details? Good article… I had explored mint.com through one of our money magazines but had not been convenced yet to use it. Can’t wait to read the next up and coming reviews on other budgeting tools. KenM

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