> 1. Fix the healthcare system. Right now, you're punished if you don't work for a large company in the sense that you're charged up the wazoo for health insurance. Work for a large company and it's close to free.
No, it's not "almost free". It's paid for by the company.
And yes, paying yourself is tax-deductible in many circumstances.
I've actually paid for health insurance out of pocket as an "older american". Rent was more expensive.
That said, healthcare could be a lot less expensive, but since much of that expense comes from govt involvement, it's unclear why anyone would think that even more govt involvement would help.
For example, there are a lot of procedures for which I don't want coverage, but thanks to govt requirements, I can't opt out and pay less.
> 2. Fix student loans. One could argue don't go to college but I think we can agree there's some value to good schools.
Student loans are one way to pay college costs. The method of payment doesn't actually affect the costs much.
Increased student aid seems to increase college cost.
No, it's not "almost free". It's paid for by the company.
And yes, paying yourself is tax-deductible in many circumstances.
I've actually paid for health insurance out of pocket as an "older american". Rent was more expensive.
That said, healthcare could be a lot less expensive, but since much of that expense comes from govt involvement, it's unclear why anyone would think that even more govt involvement would help.
For example, there are a lot of procedures for which I don't want coverage, but thanks to govt requirements, I can't opt out and pay less.
> 2. Fix student loans. One could argue don't go to college but I think we can agree there's some value to good schools.
Student loans are one way to pay college costs. The method of payment doesn't actually affect the costs much.
Increased student aid seems to increase college cost.