The “3 legged stool” retirement planning approach is rapidly leaving us. I have never counted on Social Security as part of my planning. I will have a modest pension but the majority of it is up to ME.
I committed years ago to learn about investing in the stock market, options, etc. Have I made mistakes along the way? Sure. But I feel more comfortable controlling my own destiny than relying on promises that are wobbly at best and can evaporate when I become frail. Investing like that is not for everybody..but I don’t want to have to depend on government or my former company’s continued business fortunes to secure my own future.
“I committed years ago to learn about investing in the stock market, options, etc. Have I made mistakes along the way? Sure. But I feel more comfortable controlling my own destiny than relying on promises that are wobbly at best and can evaporate when I become frail. Investing like that is not for everybody..but I don’t want to have to depend on government or my former company’s continued business fortunes to secure my own future.
Here is the truth! Each of us needs to be personally responsible for our own financial security. Excellent Post!