Amen to that...get prepared. We have reached a tipping point in this country that I do not see how our economy will survive. Therefore, I will not depend on the government, I will prepare for the worst and if it turns out better, fantastic.
Ditto without the 'therefore'....words for the young to live by! I also planned to not depend on the 35-40 yr company I worked for, fully expecting it to 'go bankrupt' as most union companies do. Amazingly they're still going ... but so far I'm even w/ their pension. Bottom line...rely on ... yourself!