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Originally Posted by MoneyGuy
Good idea. Let's have a pension plan for fools. They're talking about it now. I don't support another pension plan. If you're not smart enough to save, fend for yourself. If you're destitute, there are social programs that can help you. I feel that most people can save if they really wanted to, but they blow it on other things.
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Keep in mind your perspective on things. You are obviously good with money and financial planning- that is your calling in life; and you've made a successful career in doing it.
Other people may be good at things you may not be so good at. I know from readin various "help" threads on this board that many people ask for help on things that other may find easy. Doesn't make the person asking for help a fool for not knowing; they simply just do not know.
The reason why the gov't is stepping in here where they wouldn't with a car help or computer help issue is that there are enough people who seem to need the help. Thank goodness I just got myself a job with a great pension plan, or else I would be one of those "fools" looking for CPP to live on in my golden years.
Yes, you could call me lazy or a spendaholic with my money. But the fact of the matter is I need somebody to force me to save for retirement. CPP comes right off my paycheque; as does my pension contribution. My only choice to not pay if to quit my job.
So just because you have things under control; please don't try and belittle others who may not. Obviously I am not alone here; my point here is the basis of the original story; and that story came to light because of something that needs to be addressed.