Okay, when is the government when are we spending the next hundred billion? Maybe the next trillion. If anyone is a true money geek, they will see that the major spending on mortgage backed securities has lowered interest rates and kept them low. But..... they have gone up since last week, at least by 3/4 of a point. My point on this, is that mortgage interest rates are still very low. Anything in the 5's should be very good, compared to the 6's that we had in 2008.
What about the other spending that has taken place in 2009? What about the stimulus bill that was rushed into congress and needed to be signed by the President or we would be in an economic catastrophe. And that came directly from President Obama. But wait, what are we in now? Just food for thought.....
What did Shakespeare say at one time - "To have common sense or not to have common sense, that is the question." Okay, well Shakespeare didn't say that one. Maybe I can claim that quote. But seriously, where has our common sense gone? I don't want to claim to be a financial guru or an economist, but will all of this spending get us more in debt in the near future? My opinion would be yes. Does all of this spending truly help us and our economy? Aren't we paying for it anyhow, when it comes to taxes?
How about a simple solution that several of us have made the same comments about. How giving each person over the age of 18 a bundle of money. Why not start with $25,000 a person. From my research, using data from 2007, there are approximately 185 million people between the ages of 18 to 65. If we did this, that would equate to about 4.65 trillion dollars in spending. Wow, could that hit a bulls-eye for our economy? I think it would certainly help.
Conclusion : Let's try and leave politics out of this discussion. Leaving out the hatred and the poor decision making that has taken place in the last several years, no matter who has made the decisions. Let's work as one, as a society, and not for profit. So let's take a look at what we have spent.
Since President Bush's stimulus package of 2008, the stimulus package of 2009, and any monies that have been dumped into the economy in the last 12 months, what would that total. After doing my math, just in 1 year, we have spent about 4 trillion dollars. Now, I could be billions off or so, with all the monies that the Feds keep dumping into the mortgage backed securities. But what do you think? Do you think if you were given $25,000, that not only could it help you financially, to become more stable, but that you would be able to spend some of it. In which case would help stimulate the economy? In my honest opinion, I would certainly think so. I wrote about another way to help stimulate the economy when it came to foreclosures. Please read : Should we run our COUNTRY like a business or like a soup kitchen? - Food for thought....
My question to you is, are you scared about our economy? Did anyone see this interview with Ben Bernanke, about our current economy? Ben Bernanke's interview on 60 minutes
Overall, it's our money in one form another, right? Shouldn't we have a say in how we spend it? I was never a big fan of Shakespeare in high school, but he did say this.... "We have seen better days" My question is, when will we see them again? Just food for thought.
This was not to be a doom and gloom post. People are buying homes. Real estate has picked up in many areas. This is a great time to buy if it's been part of your conversation or thought process. My advice, do it now and don't look back. FHA loans, USDA loans, VA loans, and conventional loans still exist. Just keep this in mind.
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Why give away $25,000 when you can give $50,000 for twice the cost?
It's the Dim way!
i don't agree with the sum, but i do agree with the idea of bundling most of the stimulus funds as either rebates or tax breaks. more efficient and more equitable in the end.
$25,000 would certainly buy me Mr. Burris that boob job he's wanted.
Jeff,
That's right...give ME the money to spend, not the......OOPS!!!...That's right you said to leave politics out of this...!!! LOL, Thanks, Fran
Jeff: I've read other posts that trumpet your thoughts. The problem is if we did it your way it would cut out the politicians and all their pork! It's amazing to me when they make the laws to suit them. They say they're runnig for their constituents when in reality they're running to further their own legacy. Oh well, until the system changes, it's more of the same. Take care.
There is NO money.
We're doomed.
Have a say in the way "our" money is spent....I don't believe it's out money anymore--and we certainly don't have a say in it.
TOM.... . it's the Dim way? lol Seriously though, I was going to do this on $50,000, because I think this would be better for the average American. But I am sure that the gov't would dump that much more into stimulus packages and other bills in the next 1 1/2 years.
TIM.... . I disagree with the sum and with the bundling. You made this statement.. "i do agree with the idea of bundling most of the stimulus funds as either rebates or tax breaks"
Did you fully read the whole stimulus package? They bundled a lot more than just tax breaks and rebates. There is a lot of fluff in the package that benefits those that made promises to others, to get the bill approved. I thought infrastructure was very important and it's talked about a little in the bill. Not as much was allocated towards that. I just think one would need to review the whole bill before making statements about tax rebates. Don't just listen to those politicians that tell you what you want to hear. Just my .02.
JASON.... . ha ha ha... did you get your 25 points? lol
FRAN..... . I just truly think that we as Americans could stimulate the economy much quicker than how the gov't is doing it. And I don't believe on their methods of now, that it will work as quickly.. and in some cases, not work at all. All this money being spent on the mortgage backed securities is just a big waste. For what??? to keep rates down? Rates have been down and if people didn't take advantage then, why now?
PAUL..... . rut row, cut out the politician's pork? No, we wouldn't want to do that. lol Yes, one main reason why this will never ever change, because of the greed and stupidy of many politicians. Whoops... did I just get political? But yes, until the system changes.... we need to change this system and NOW.
LENN..... . there is no money for?
CAROLE.... . it is our money and we should have a say in it.... we did when we elected many of these politicians. I say wipe them all out and start all over. thanks
there is still money? I could use the 25,000 !! Just think what to do with it!!