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Skittles

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8. I think that message is much more apparent to younger generations

Reply to DUU (Reply #5)

Mon May 26, 2025, 07:25 PM

May 26

the problem with the older folk now is, a lot of them were unprepared for the shift from pensions to 401Ks - and that is only IF they were lucky enough to even have ACCESS to one

the retirement savings system now without pensions is a crap shoot

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Work till you drop? Here's why America's average retirement age keeps rising. [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin May 26 OP

My brother in law is 71 leftieNanner May 26 #1

just curious Skittles May 26 #3

She has health issues, leftieNanner May 27 #9

it is insane Skittles May 27 #10

The high inflation from 2021-2023 was a significant factor in many people delaying their retirement- MichMan May 26 #2

that was worldwide Skittles May 26 #4

Plan ahead (retirement comes much sooner than you think) DUU May 26 #5

I think that message is much more apparent to younger generations Skittles May 26 #8

I would have retired except for who is in the whitehouse. In case he wrecks the economy and kills Obamacare.. nt lostnfound May 26 #6

whitewash article Skittles May 26 #7