Was Uncle Sam a real person? Uncle Sam was based on a real person—at least, according to the government-sanctioned version of the symbol’s history. His name was Sam Wilson (yes, like The ...

The reason for these forced withdrawals? Very simple. You haven’t paid ordinary income tax on these accounts — and Uncle Sam is tired of waiting around. For years, even decades in many cases ...

The lineage of Uncle Sam, benign personification of the nation, was again raised last week. Was this lean Yankee character in beaver hat and striped trousers who reflects the emotions of ...