Before you bury it, you had better convert it into a precious metal. Cash will be rendered less valuable by inflation.
I think inflation is the obvious way to steal retirement accounts. The administration doesn’t have to worry about court cases or open rebellion.
The Businessweek article:
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-01-08/americans-oppose-initiatives-limiting-401-k-choices-ici-says.html
I think inflation is the obvious way to steal retirement accounts.