Whenever government wants to assert its power over anything it labels it “reform” to make it palatable. Recent health care reform legislation is a case in point. Big government presents itself as the cultural balm to heal all wounds. In reality it has become the cultural bomb to wound all heels. The “heels” being that significant percentage of Americans who are looking for a “free lunch” when it comes to medical provision.

Some have likened the skills of modern medicine to those of the “body & fender” auto-mechanic. They are pretty good at patching up a damaged exterior and making it look good, but are limited in their ability to deal effectively with a malfunctioning “engine.” Following is a brief summary of the problems inherent in the business model of health care that prevails in the United States.

Most people, at some point or another, think about entering the stock market and investing in a company they like. The majority of them, however, end up foregoing the idea because they believe that entering the market is a difficult process. If this sounds like you, relax – it’s not as hard as you might think. Here are a few suggestions for making an easy entry into investing.