You have likely seen all the fan-fare and hype surrounding this presidential campaign.  The ideals of radical change and needed reform in Washington are tossed about pulling on the heartstrings of Americans.  And then reality sets in and one is left to wonder how do I reconcile all the inevitable inconsistencies of campaign rhetoric to glean some insight into how this election outcome will impact me and my portfolio?  As I lay out the economic data as it relates to partisan politics, I would implore you to think ALLOCATION, ALLOCATION, ALLOCATION.

If you have ever been a college student, you may know what it is like to spend your summer working for minimum wage only to spend your earnings on one lump sum payment for your tuition in the fall. But the fact of the matter is that while students work all summer, their savings generally fall far short of their bills. In an effort to help with this problem, some schools have started to rethink their financial aid packages.