On 24 Aug 2012 01:51:21 GMT, Han wrote:

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On 24 Aug 2012 00:56:11 GMT, Han wrote:

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You really are an idiot if you think your pensions aren't affected
by the economy.

One of my main funds had an 7-8% yield the past year.

Mine does too, but don't expect that to last when the **** hits the
fan. Remember Carter?

Don't expect your *retirement* to last a big storm, either. I doubt
it's solvent now, SS surely isn't.

I am (perhaps wrongly) trusting that what Vanguard, Fidelity, TIAA and
their ilk are telling me is the truth. SS is nice too, so far.

They can only estimate based on past performance. If you think they'll
survive the big meltdown, you're nuts.