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Future shock Cary Jun 2012 #1
That's his Father's advice as well. cyberpj Jun 2012 #6
I agree with your son. hay rick Jun 2012 #12
Perpetual Growth. I believe it was an article posted in this forum recently. cyberpj Jun 2012 #13
Should have added equities in 2008. For the short term-- eridani Jun 2012 #10
Didn't have the job, or the 401k plan, in 2008. He has worked construction for years with cyberpj Jun 2012 #14
In that case, I'd say that building up a savings cushion should come first eridani Jun 2012 #16
but you never know where the bottom OR the top is - I recall thinking Apple was too high at $15 wordpix Jun 2012 #19
The solution to all of the world financial problems Blanks Jun 2012 #2
I love your input. cyberpj Jun 2012 #7
I'm with you and was a back-to-the-land person in 1970s-80s but wordpix Jun 2012 #20
Nobody really knows. bemildred Jun 2012 #3
Thanks for your thoughts. nt cyberpj Jun 2012 #8
Ask him what the money markets are invested in. Banking stocks, Europe...eek! jtuck004 Jun 2012 #4
re: "That advice is probably worth what you paid for it, btw." ... cyberpj Jun 2012 #5
"the good in getting whatever employer match " Absolutely. jtuck004 Jun 2012 #9
even with low inflation, though, money under the mattress won't be worth the same in 10 yrs. wordpix Jun 2012 #21
For what it's worth. westerebus Jun 2012 #11
Thanks. Your information is appreciated. cyberpj Jun 2012 #15
The Death Of Equities (Business Week 8/13/79 cover story), 3 yrs b4 the great 18 year bull mkt began progree Jun 2012 #17
I think a diversified position should include real estate. truedelphi Jun 2012 #18
you can also buy RE equities and REITs wordpix Jun 2012 #22
The "30 year" mantra Sushi_lover Jun 2012 #23
Born in 1971 so for him it will be 26 more years according to SS online cyberpj Jun 2012 #24
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