Estate of the nation: Congress wants to repeal the 'death tax.' What's a good upper-crust liberal to think?
Article Abstract:
The appropriate attitude a wealthy liberal should have toward the estate tax is discussed in the context of bipartisan legislation to repeal the tax. So-called "limousine liberals" stand to profit greatly from such a repeal, but to publicly endorse it would seem hypocritical.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2000
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Present tense: what sort of generosity is it, really, that prompts all our gift giving?
Article Abstract:
A father describes his inability to give unencumbered gifts to his children and his feeling of gloom at the approach of Christmas. To him family gift-giving has become a contractual act based on payback.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2000
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Out of retirement
Article Abstract:
The effects of the drop in 401(k) values on people 60 years old and above is discussed.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2001
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