It’s happy hour again. Time to sit back, relax and watch some basketball! For those crazy enough to not follow March Madness, here’s some of the more interesting reads I came across this week.
Outrageous Beer Taxes
The folks over at the tax foundation covered a state by state breakdown of beer excise tax rates. Of all the things Americans can be outraged over, excessive beer taxes should top the list. If our law makers overhaul the tax policy, this is the place to start. How can anyone enjoy happy hour knowing their taxes climb with every sip. It’s a travesty.
The Perfect NCAA Bracket Odds
The NCAA tourney is sitting on day two and has caused the most unproductive work week of the year. Whether it’s spending time filling out brackets or taking a four-hour lunch to watch the games, the tourney is a time and money sink. Of course the odds of picking the perfect bracket are beyond possible. I made my annual bracket donation anyway. Now I just have to hope that everyone else does worse than me. Continue Reading…
The continued growth of ETFs isn’t going to stop anytime soon. If your 401k doesn’t offer them as an investment option, just wait. It will soon. As the low-cost equivalent to most mutual funds, ETFs are becoming the go to investment of choice for anyone not willing or interested in stock picking and owning individual bonds. But is it a good thing.
The push to a cashless society has been slowly ongoing since the first credit card was introduced decades ago. It wasn’t until recently that technology has caught up with the possibility. Whether the move towards reality continues will be more about acceptance and security than anything else. With computers becoming smaller, faster and the world continuing on its wireless path, it’s almost inevitable.