[mewzilla]

You haven't seen our 401k. Yeah, I'm serious.

[SamAdams76]

If your 401(k) was like the state lottery, it would be worth zero right now. Does your 401(k) statement read zero?

I have given at least 10% of my salary to my 401(k) since 1985. Even though it took a beating the last three years, I can still buy several houses with it. That's a much wiser choice than if I used that money for lottery tickets.

[alfa6]

Historically money invested in the Stock Market has a 10% to 15% return over the long run. The secret is to not put all you money into one area and to hold a diversified portfolio. OH and have about thirty years to wait.

Money put into lottery tickets is lost for good.

Having said all that I too will by the occasional lottery ticket. I figure it's better than buying another bottle of soda pop and I might just get lucky, but I ain't holding my breath.

Happy New Year Regards

alfa6 ;>}