By now most of you know I considering replacing some windows and a patio door at my house. I did what would be reasonable and recommended. I got three quotes from reputable companies - all three of them selling aggressively and lying to do so.

There is a government tax credit available, part of the stimulus package.  Basically they lead you to believe you are going to get 30% off whatever you pay when in fact the credit is only on the window itself, not the labor.

Continue reading Pluto In Capricorn And The (Thriving) Black Market: Stimulus Tax Credit On Replacement Windows

By now you know I’ve got my eye on the growing black market. This news came to me, it’s separate but related I guess you could say.

Included in the stimulus package is incentive for a specific industry to hire new workers. To be eligible for the government money the business has to hire someone new and employ them for 90 days.

The stimulus will also pay to train the person so they are gearing up for this as well and while it appears this is an on ramp to employment it is anything but.
Continue reading Pluto In Capricorn: The Stimulus Package And The Shadow Side Of Business