Will more government involvement allow us to retire in security? While we hear calming rhetoric about the status of social security, the reality is that it was never a personal savings plan (the money you were taxed was not saved/invested for you), and its in trouble. The system transfers a portion of workers' incomes to non-workers, a plan that was less problematic when there were 16 workers to 1 retiree, as opposed to the current 3 to 1. Outside of this massive problem, there is also the regulation associated with trying to save for yourself and the diminishing pension environment, as both companies and workers no longer offer/qualify for them.
Some Considerations
It is important to review the range of thinking on this policy. This section will attempt to provide that range and we'd love your help in exploring the full spectrum of thought...
Thoughts from the left
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Thoughts from the right
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We will post at least the top three from each side, so please help us help you, and more importantly the undecided.
The Bottom Line
So in the final analysis, what should you take away on this topic? On which side should you fall - and why...
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