But the wife insists she can think of better things to spend the $13,500 greenbacks on. In light of increased taxes and a continuing rise in inflation at 13% a year and 40% over the last three years, this adds immense pressure on my diminishing reserves. As an old guy trying to get into heaven, one must learn to be more strategic when placing his bets. Admittedly, the wife's claim that I will get more bang for the buck with an annuity for the grandsons is beyond my ability to argue against.
I guess I'll have to settle for one "21-year-old" and keep it in my "Selfish, Do Not Share Cabinet" behind my secret library cubby.
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