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Jul 23, 2004 | 4:05 pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by UNITED959

Being a Gen Y myself, I'm not expecting any particular employer's support as I get older--I want all of my money under my control.

I'm a Baby Boomer and I'm amazed that anyone relies on the continued existence of Social Security or any corporate pension. If the money isn't under my control, I assume it won't be there. If it does survive, in whole or in part, it will be a pleasant surprise.