Earlier this year, news was made when the current cash flow for social security went negative for 2010.  This has prompted many politicians to make the statement that Social Security is not in danger because of its “Trust Fund” balance that has been built over the years when it ran a surplus.  These statements represent either ignorance in regards to the flow of government funds or deceit on the part of the politicians.  (Possibly Both)
The important consideration when talking about the Social Security “Trust Fund” is to understand the cash …

In many endeavors of life, there are clear ‘winners’ and ‘losers.’A  This is especially true in the world of corporations and financial markets.  In most situations, we tend to favor ‘results oriented’ decisions that promote people who have generated positive returns for the organization.  However, the million dollar question associated with this mindset is how to determine if the good results are due to luck or skill.  This is especially true in situations where results can be influenced by random fluctuations in market sentiment.  It becomes especially difficult to determine …