https://finance.yahoo.com/news/dude-gen-x-is-totally-unprepared-for-retirement-survey-finds-180511077.html

 Generation X isn't particularly screwed as much as later generations are doing so much better than them.  Generation X got crushed by 2 big stonk market crashes right after it entered the workforce & endured a down economy for 14 years.  They didn't have much motivation to put in the effort or invest their money.

Lions remember when the headlines said generation X was doing better than baby boomers.  Later generations ended that party.

They're predicting social security will be reduced to 77% of benefits by 2033, whatever that means.  The lion kingdom suspects social security is going to be alive & well in 2033 & the people are going to be taxed into the stone ages to pay for it.  There are those who want to end social security, cancel all the benefits for everyone who paid into it.  They tend to be teachers, who are already excused from giving or receiving from the program.

The biggest risk is going to be housing, even more than healthcare.  The tiny apartments of 30 years are a preview of coming attractions.





Sardines in spaghetti are a victory.  Much zestier than meatballs.  Not as heavy as pepperoni. They definitely don't work in spaghettios, but they do work in a rich tomato & basil sauce.






 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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