Whom Would You Trust as Most Reliable? Discuss the Credibility

question 95

Essay

Whom would you trust as most reliable? Discuss the credibility and authority of each individual or group listed with regard to the following issue:
Spring has come, and it's about time to plant some tomatoes. Or is there still a danger of frost?
a. the owner of your local nursery
b. Aunt Maude, whose garden has kept her friends and family in tomatoes for years
c. a friend who grows tomatoes commercially
d. a friend who gives the weather report on Channel 8 News each evening
e. "Outdoor Planting Table" in The Old Farmer's Almanac

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Definitions:

Deductible Contribution

An investment into a qualified account, such as an IRA or 401(k), that can be subtracted from gross income to reduce taxable income.

Highly Compensated Employees

Employees who receive compensation above a specific threshold set by the IRS, subject to certain retirement plan rules.

Pension Plan

A savings strategy for retirement that mandates employers contribute to a fund reserved for an employee's future benefits.

Profit-sharing Plan

A retirement plan that gives employees a share in the profits of the company.