Today is my birthday so I thought I would reflect on how the world has changed over these 54 years.

In 1959:
Inflation was 1.01%
GDP was $503.5 billion
Unemployment was 6.8%
Top Federal Income Tax Rate was 91%, Capital Gains was 25%

In 2013:
Inflation is 2.0%
GDP is $15864.1 billion
Unemployment is 7.6%
Top Federal Income Tax Rate is 39.6%, Capital Gains is 20%

Some things are better, others are not. If you are healthy, have someone to kiss everyday, and can say your life is good so far, then you can live with the stats.

Have a great day – I am going to eat my birthday cupcake for breakfast now!

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