Presidential Candidates Economic Plans: Ron Paul
February 25, 2008 by Miranda Marquit
Filed under Finance
This is my final installment of presidential candidates economic plans. Despite the fact that Ron Paul is very unlikely (even more unlikely than Mike Huckabee) to prompt a revolt among Republican delegates at the convention, Yielding Wealth readers have rightly pointed out that another option should at least be canvassed. And I agree. So here is a brief look at the basic points of a economic plans developed by Ron Paul. You can see more details of Ron Paul’s economic plans by visiting his campaign Web site.
Economic plans offered by Ron Paul
Taxes: Get rid of income tax. Get rid of …read more
Presidential Canadidates Economic Plans: Barack Obama
February 20, 2008 by Miranda Marquit
Filed under Finance
Yesterday we tool a brief and basic look at the economic plans offered by Hillary Clinton. Today we look at those offered by her rival for the Democratic nomination, Barack Obama.
Basics of economic plans offered by Barack Obama
Economic stimulus in the green economy by providing more green sector jobs.
Infrastructure bank that would help pay for improvements to bridges, roads and waterways.
Save money by ending the Iraq War.
Raise taxes on corporations and get rid of tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans.
Refundable tax credit for college tuition ($4,000 per year).
Public insurance program offering a similar plan available to government employees.
What do you …read more
Presidential Candidates Economic Plans: Hillary Clinton
February 19, 2008 by Miranda Marquit
Filed under Finance
For the next three days, we are going to look at what the presidential candidates have to offer in the way of economic plans. The idea, of course, is to give you an idea of what the three top contenders offer in terms of trying to save the economy. Today: Hillary Clinton.
Economic plans from Hillary Clinton
The basics:
Save money by taking away subsidies for oil firms and drug companies. I assume the continued preferential tax treatment given to large, profitable Wall Street firms would also be in question.
Overhaul credit card regulations to limit sudden rate hikes and high fees.
Retirement savings plans …read more




