How did Thanksgiving really start? Did we always have turkey, pumpkin pie, beer and football? Take a look at this:http://wilstar.com/holidays/thankstr.htmHappy Thanksgiving! Now let me get back to laying on the couch watching football!
Brian’s Tax Musings
With a lot of people’s unemployment running out at year end, what will make the holiday season special? How about a New Year’s present of a tax increase? Bet that wasn’t on Santa’s list, was it? Read the article below:http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-congress-next-20111122,0,6053596.storyLooks like we will need more bipartisian support to get something done – like the Supercommittee (oh yeah, scratch that). Well, I will keep you posted on what happens.
Brian’s Financial Musings
Are you going to spend over $700 during the holidays. The makes you about average according to this article by the San Diego Union. This is an estimate by the National Retail Federaltion. See the article here:http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/nov/10/whats-your-2011-holiday-budget/The more you spend the more you helo the economy. You don’t want to put the country in recession, so go buy that smart phone or HD television!