Jonathan Ryan
Served 34+ years combined as member of the US Air Force and a Federal Government employee.
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BS Degree -- Political Science major; Accounting minorInterests
Investing, Politics, Federal Government Employee Issues, Sports, Federal Government, Veterans Issues.Motto
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Options for Low Cost Investing in Exchange Traded Funds (ETF)This article presents ideas and suggestions for low cost Exchange Traded Fund (EFT) investing. The article highlights ETFs from Charles Schwab, Vanguard, and TD Ameritrade that have no commissions, low expense ratios, and deliver diversity.
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Websites to Help You Find a Nonprofit Job If You Do Not Live on Either CoastThis article suggests websites for finding nonprofit jobs for people living in “middle” America. Other sites show many job openings on the East and West coasts, but few openings elsewhere. This article seeks to help with that problem.
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Educate Yourself on Potential Dangers of Smart MetersThis article focuses on the potential health risks posed by Smart Meters. The article discusses the current ongoing argument over the possible radiation dangers of Smart Meters so people can make informed decisions.
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How a Retirement Job Can Help Your FinancesThis article discussed the financial benefit of a part time and full time retirement job.
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Three Websites to Help You Find a Retirement JobThis article recommends three websites with job search engines especially suited to people looking for retirement jobs. These job search engines have unique features that target the jobs retirees seek, such as part time and nonprofit jobs.
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Try Reducing Your Electric Bills with Small Baby StepsThis article describes a four month long experiment to determine whether electric bills can be lowered by taking a few small, simple steps.
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What is the Misery Index?This article explains the Misery Index and shows why it is important for voters to understand the concept. The article also discusses how politicians are using the concept.
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What is the Super Committee (or the Super Congress)?This article explains what the "the Super Committee" or "the Super Congress" is, and what the Committee is expected to do. The article explains the Committee's deadlines and what happens if the Committee fails.
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The Bill Coming DueThis article discusses the depth of the Federal government's borrowing and discusses the likelihood that borrowing in the future will be much more difficult in light of the recent battle over the debt ceiling.
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A Politician, Pure Coincidence, and Blind LuckAn review of the investements of a key member of Congress and conjecture on how those investments may profit handsomely from the on-going debt ceiling debacle.
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Use Store Brands to Lower Your Grocery BillArticle discusses use of store brands to lower your grocery bills.
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The Republicans and the Debt CeilingThis article contrasts historical Republican Party actions toward the national debt ceiling with the positions taken by Congressional Republicans in the current argument over the debt ceiling.
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Does President Barack Obama Deserve the 2012 Democratic Party Nomination for President?The piece raises the question of whether Barack Obama should be challenged for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination in 2012.