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4. There is the problem with the 401K the Republicans pushed, what if the market tanks

Reply to Dr. Shepper (Original post)

Sat Apr 5, 2025, 10:49 AM

Apr 5

the day you retire. When I retired in 2009 my 401k was a 201K but I also had a defined benefit
pension I could depend on. Back when employees had defined benefit pensions you knew what you
could count on the rest of your life. They want to do the same with SS now. I am surprised so far Musk
hasn't also attacked the PBGC.

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After losing 15k in my retirement [View all] Dr. Shepper Apr 5 OP

Yes, we all must do what we need to do to survive at this point. Walleye Apr 5 #1

Time for rest and relaxation. nt delisen Apr 5 #2

mine dropped 13k, I just looked after seeing your post..remember, it's the long game Shellback Squid Apr 5 #3

There is the problem with the 401K the Republicans pushed, what if the market tanks doc03 Apr 5 #4

Yes, my mom has a pension Dr. Shepper Apr 5 #10

Someone here posted this a few days ago Diamond_Dog Apr 5 #5

So many are hurt. I lost almost $25,000 between my IRA and stocks from what he did TommieMommy Apr 5 #6

Leave Your Phone At Home... MayReasonRule Apr 5 #7

Was listening to podcasts Dr. Shepper Apr 5 #11

The market goes up, the market goes down. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 5 #8

We've lost 100,000 grand in our thrift savings plan, and another fifty thousand in the value of our home. LiberalLoner Apr 5 #9

I'm embarrassed to say I've lost bif Apr 6 #12