And if you think that's a minor detail -- that the question of how to meet existing obligations when workers are allowed to invest their contributions elsewhere is a side issue -- let me assure you that I too would have no trouble devising a painless plan to save Social Security, if you let me assume that a large part of the system's obligations would magically disappear.
The challenge is to make the transition as smooth, painless and planned as we can.
Words used included: positive, painless, convenient, way forward, supportive, essential, completeness, forward planning, advance care.
It was really important for me that we remain on good terms, so to make it as painless as possible, I planned the breakup carefully.
It is essential that our office is involved in the planning stages of the grant to ensure that this process is as logistically painless as possible.
Implementing change is never painless, but it can be a lot less painful for everyone when it is done with empathy and compassion after thorough analysis, planning, and strategizing.
Among the ever-growing legion of failed e-commerce companies, few are able to plan such a relatively painless death.
Among the growing legion of failed e-commerce companies, few are able to plan such a relatively painless death.
The economy may indeed grow more quickly than previously planned, bringing with it "painless" increases in tax revenues.
"It's about as painless a way to own property in a remote destination that you plan to visit on a limited basis," Mr. Scott said.
I know a lot of others who like Mint for its painless tracking and analysis, while others prefer YNAB because it forces you to plan ahead and give every dollar a job.
