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Originally Posted by drakers
I'm a "younger folk" and trust me the personal accounts are only going to make things worse. What about the low-income and low educated people in the U.S. Do you really think the majority of them will know what to do with the money they do invest, they won't get the proper education in what to do because the government disinfranchises them; acting like there is no problem. Well the lower class will get the raw end of the deal while the upper middle class and upper class will probably have a better idea what to do with that money. What if they don't get as good of a return on their money, they won't be able to make up that money and get it back. That was money that was guaranteed for the older generation, but now it will be a game of chance. Oh hum, roll the dice and lets see what happens. I'd hate to say, " I told you so".
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The proposals I've heard so far allow you to stay in the old plan if you want. However anyone younger than 45 or so would probably opt for higher returns. Government employees get to pick from 5 or so mutual funds instead of paying FICA taxes like the rest of us. This is a far better deal than SS.