We were watching TV this evening, and a commercial came on, one that we had often seen, and the same thought entered by mind.
The "Fonz," Henry Winkler talks about "Reverse Mortgages." Talks about their good and bad points, explains a bit about them. I imagine they use him to appeal to his audience, the elderly.
During his explanation he states, "It's guaranteed by the government." I have to chuckle every time I hear him say that. That used to mean something, years ago, if it was "guaranteed by the government," it was good as gold, etched in concrete, no worry.
Today, when I hear that, it means NOTHING. I, personally, have no faith in the government, and my guess is, that permeates through the general public.
Much like "political promises," none of the "guarantees" by any government agency seem to have much meaning any more, my faith is gone, and I think I am not alone. I think I would rather see guarantees by Bill Gates, or T, Boon Pickins, or maybe even the Bank of China. Guaranteed by Microsoft or Dell, I would feel more secure.
