Reply #16: Iowa - thanks for the info. It is something to consider.

[toopers]

The only problem I have is that I really do not trust government that much. I kind of feel that Progressives are the lesser of two evils, that is why I support them. I do invest my post tax dollars in various retirement accounts. However, I do not trust our government not to change the rules when they wish too. I do like the idea of being able to invest more of my money where I see fit. I do think that it is fair for me to be able to assign my investments over to my loved ones if I am not lucky enough to live to retirement age. I guess that is the thing that kind of looks attractive to being able to invest my own SS payments, the fact that it is available to me, or my family. I am sure that I will be flamed for some of my statements, but I am just trying to get educated.