Elections and Your Personal Finances
March 10, 2008 by Miranda Marquit
Filed under Finance
Not since the last President Bush was in office has the economy been such a big deal. And with $4 a gallon gas looming on the horizon, many are thinking that all the much-proclaimed tax rebates as part of an “economic stimulus” plan will do is serve to enrich oil companies.
So, now we are interested in what the presidential candidates are offering in terms of economic plans. After all, if $4 gas is going to change the household budget, we’re going to need to figure out how to pay for other things. And it is true that whoever is in office will likely affect the course of your personal finances. But equally important is who gets elected to Congress, and who makes decisions locally. So pay attention this year, and think about what you think should be spending priorities for this country.
How you vote, and the policies put in place by your choice, could affect your own personal finances.
Economic plans offered by the presidential candidates:
You are so right, I don’t think enough people realise how important their vote is for all aspects of their lives.
It is important to consider what candidates have to offer. Now, more than ever, just voting because of party is a bad idea. You need to look at what is being offered by the individuals running for office, and vote based on personal merit and vision.