Asking for a client -- free or low-cost eyeglasses in the East Bay/Alameda County? [more inside]
posted by ClaudiaCenter on Nov 1, 2009 - 7 answers

My girlfriend and I are making very little money this year. What are some services/discounts/aid we can qualify for? This is in Berkeley, CA, USA, and we live together. [more inside]
posted by ORthey on Oct 27, 2009 - 19 answers

Canadian Taxes Filter: I'm a bad citizen who wants to make sure she's paying her taxes if she owes any. Problem is, I haven't the foggiest idea where to start. [more inside]
posted by Phalene on Feb 6, 2009 - 14 answers

I need to get back on meds for my depression; however, I am uninsured at the moment and can't afford them. What options if any are available for obtaining discounted prescription medication? [more inside]
posted by GS1977 on Sep 17, 2007 - 19 answers

How important is it for me to get braces as an adult? If it's critical, how much would they cost, and how could I afford them? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 23, 2007 - 20 answers

How much would a dentist charge to remove a mostly collapsed wisdom tooth (in San Diego), and how do I go about even finding the proper one? [more inside]
posted by Stunt on Nov 25, 2006 - 11 answers

I notice that conspicuously absent from public discussions about reform of the Social Security is imposition of a reasonable system of means testing. The idea whereby wealthy seniors, who don't need social security payments to keep themselves in a comfortable lifestyle, don't collect from the general fund which was created to protect the poor and disabled, seems reasonable to me.

Given the alternative solutions of payroll tax increases, elimination of benefits, and/or huge budget deficits, means testing along with Bush's proposed private investment accounts could lead to a win-win social security reform-- one that maintains the traditional safety net for low income seniors and disabled while encouraging savings and investment. What's wrong with this idea? Why is no one making this argument?
posted by NorthCoastCafe on Jan 26, 2005 - 23 answers