Well, I'm not a happy camper! This time last year I was ecstatic! I made the mistake of checking in on my 401K balance this week after forcing myself not to look at it for the past 4-5 weeks. Now, I have done very, very well over the past 20+ years that I have invested in it. I have put as much in it that I could possibly afford. We also have other investments that have done Ok, so this time last year, retiring at 55 was looking pretty sweet!
SO MUCH FOR ALL OF THAT!
The plan has changed now to go at 59 1/2. I am optimistic that over the next few years, the economy will flip. I hope we don't get back to where we were with unscrupulous lenders and all of that, but to a point of GENUINE and HONEST growth. Actually, we probably have no one to blame but ourselves for what has happened in this country. We, the American people, have the POWER..but we don't use it. The Christian is especially SILENT which is so disturbing to me. Look at what the GAY/LESBIAN Community can accomplish and they are only about 2-3% of the population. It amazes me that we sit on our hands because we fear being heard or being politically incorrect! My dad had great wisdom before he passed...he was so ashamed of our politicians and their performance has tarnished his service to our country in protecting the Constitution and our way of life. I understand more clearly each and everyday how he must have felt.
I'm looking up and leaning on the Rock. There are thousands of people that wish they had what I have and that greatly humbles me.
