Comments on: What Should A Privatized Social Security System Look Like?

By: Rick Beagle

Rick Beagle — Sat, 02 May 2009 10:54:34 +0000

ROFL! You have to like the timing of this article and what transpired afterwards.

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Weekend Link Love And Carnival Roundup - Amateur Asset Allocator — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 19:49:33 +0000

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By: Slinky

Slinky — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:03:22 +0000

Ok, so this system sounds exactly like….a mandatory 401k. In which case, what’s the point? Why would I want to make managing my retirement more complicated by splitting things up into multiple accounts that do the same thing? I don’t get the point of having a system like this.

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By: Kyle

Kyle — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:59:58 +0000

I agree, we probably won’t year much about it for at least the next 4 years. But it’s never too early to begin planning and debating the merits of such a system, IMO. I think the reality of the situation is that we’ll have no choice but to either privatize part of the system or significantly reduce benefits as costs mount. And I think privatization is a far better alternative than cutting benefits.

By: Mr. ToughMoneyLove

Mr. ToughMoneyLove — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:49:47 +0000

I think the entire idea of privatizing any part of Social Security is dead in the water for at least 5-10 years. AARP has been strongly against it from the get go and I’m betting that a lot of folks who supported it have changed their minds based on recent market events. I would love to see a poll taken now.