Invest

"Invest?  Oh yeees, inveeest..."  That is, perhaps, my favorite line from one of my favorite movies, Moulin Rouge.  Like the Duke, I want to own something.  Not a prostitute in my case, but part of a company.  Well, a whole company would be better, but a piece of one is a start.

Because of Medicaid and SSI, I'm not really allowed to own stock anymore.  I don't think this is fair.  I don't want to rob my fellow taxpayers; if I can earn enough money to pay for my care and equipment with my own money, I will.  In fact, I would prefer it.  But as the current system is arranged, I can only have $500 in my bank account at any given time.  How can I start an independent life with that parameter?

Anyway, first I would buy some Apple stock and Coca-Cola stock.  You know, supporting the stuff I enjoy... If it goes well and I make some money, then I'll unleash my inner Alex P. Keaton.  Rich, I'd run for Congress and change some of those nonsensical rules that are particularly adverse to people with disabilities.