Presidential Candidates Economic Plans: Mike Huckabee
February 22, 2008 by Miranda Marquit
Filed under Finance
So I was called to task for calling John McCain the only remaining Republican contender. I still think he’s got the nomination, but many people are interested, so I thought I’d cave and offer the basics of the Mike Huckabee plan. Since he still in the race.
And because I’ve got emails about it, I’ll do a bonus on Monday: Ron Paul.
The basics of economic plans from Mike Huckabee
Get rid of income tax and replace it with a “Fair Tax.”
Expand Bush tax cuts.
Increase spending on defense and infrastructure.
Protect American jobs from “unfair” foreign competition.
Maybe I’m not being fair, but Huckabee’s economic …read more
Ask the Piggy Pank: Fair Tax v. Flat Tax
January 17, 2008 by Miranda Marquit
Filed under Finance
I recently received the following from a reader: What is the difference between fair tax and flat tax?
With tax season coming up, and with presidential candidates talking about tax plans (Mike Huckabee is especially vocal about fair tax), this is an exceptionally timely and relevant question. Here are the basic differences:
Fair Tax
This is a term that indicates an end to all taxes collected by the government, save a national sales tax of sorts. This national sales tax would be collected on every new purchase made. As of now, there are “prebates” offered to those with less money, since sales tax …read more




