now i am stock with a condo that is unsellable, away from everyone. i guess i was very ignorant. i did not think medicare was going to be this expensive and out of my social security income. the little bet i did save in has diminished, along with everyone else in the country lost money, who tried to save for their old age. there has been talk of a value- added taxes and all of these things would increase the cost of living for seniors and i just feel dismayed. what effect does the experts think, if any, that having these increased taxes, flat taxes, or all of these things discussed? to mean they all look like-- to me this looks like increases in expenses for people who are desperate already. thank you. host: go ahead. guest: i am sorry to hear a run your experiences in the housing market. unfortunately -- to hear about your experiences in the housing market. unfortunately your experiences to carmen. -- too common. the unfortunate truth is that taxes are likely to increase in the coming years. the unfortunate reality is that part of the increase is likely to fall upon seniors. i f