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Old 03-31-2017, 12:55 PM   #15
Jim in CT
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Originally Posted by PaulS View Post
Studies have shown that people are much more apt to save if the $ is taken right out of their paycheck. The states prob. want to help make that happen.

I really read the article very fast and didn't think it was written the best and have no background on the issue.
"The but but... defense"

You began your post with a "but...but" assault, so I thought a "but...but" defense was appropriate.

" thought Dems. where evil and Repubs where perfect - a little sarcasm there"

I hear ya, I have been known to engage in sarcasm.

"Studies have shown that people are much more apt to save if the $ is taken right out of their paycheck. The states prob. want to help make that happen"

I cannot argue with that, I would have probably supported the idea of making participation automatic. I also like the idea of privatizing SS. I'd like to have the chance to earn better than 0.0001% return, but Bush got crucified.
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