[Hoodat]

Great. First we get the scare tactics of how our 401(k)s are failing us. Next, we will be told how the government will do a much better job running our 401(k) investments than our current private investors. And next thing you know, our 401(k) funds will hold the same value as our current Social Security Trust Fund.

No thanks, keep your damn hands off my money. I'll decide what's best for me.

[sarge83]

Exactly this is the setup to seize these accounts for a broke gov.

[FreedomPoster]

We’ve got about 5 years until we can start draw down without penalty. I hope things hold together that long. We’ll draw the max without penalty for sure.

[ebshumidors]

Next, Pelosi will be saying the .gov will have to take your 401k to keep the .gov from taking your 401k.

[grania]

How far are we from hidden in the mattress or whereever being the best retirement plan?

One of the best ways to prepare for the possible loss of retirement funds is to have all long-term purchases and repairs bought and paid for.