Discusses the basics of the fair tax including how it works, ethical issues involved, and effects on politics and the economy; examines effects of the fair tax on families of different economic statuses.

Keeping your job is job one. In recent years, the FairTax has gained a lot of attention, but for the vast majority of Americans, there's a sense that there's still too little unbiased information upon which to make an informed decision. The Pocket Idiot's Guide™ to the FairTax seeks to change that. In this book, readers get answers to all the questions they have about the FairTax, including: • What it is, how it's calculated, and who pays what • Comparisons with other tax systems • Economic and political effects of the FairTax • Common misconceptions • What supporters and opponents have to say • Moral issues associated with the FairTax • Author is a certified financial planner

It isn't too late to recoup! Today, with investments worth only a fraction of what they were a year ago, people need to be smarter about their finances. This book is here to level the playing field, explaining the games that are played, and the details that can confuse anyone when they depend on the false assumptions the money people are encouraging them to believe. ?How banks and credit card companies profit from their customers ?Your 401(k) and retirement plans - not all nest eggs are created equal ?Buying and selling a home - the Mortgage Meltdown 101 ?Health care, college tuition, car purchase and maintenance, and life insurance - and a lot of fine print to read!

You're aware of the controversy surrounding the Healthcare Reform Bill, but the true impact of the bill escapes you. After thousands of pages, almost as many amendments, and dizzying perspectives from dozens of pundits, you're more confused than ever on how the Healthcare Reform Bill will directly affect you.This book can help! In clear, understandable terms, this guide walks you through all of the ways the reform will affect the issues that matter most to you, including Medicare, hospital stays, medical care for the uninsured, and more.

With The Complete Idiot's Mini Guide® to Understanding the Finance Reform Bill, learn the overview of the bill as well as how it impacts the day-to-day structure of credit cards, mortgages, and more!

Epstein reviews standard deductions and exemptions, then takes readers on a tour of the world of itemized deductions.