Pension: When Did This All Start?
I recently finished reading a fascinating book by a friend of mine, Richie Norton, called The Power of Starting Something Stupid. This book had me writing pages of notes and inspired me to take immediate as well as long-term action. I foresee a number of posts on principles in this book. However, there’s one question in particular this book has caused me to think about in more depth. It’s a question I’ve been discussing with my wife for a few weeks now in regards to our family as well as the world. Why is there a cultural expectation and a sense or urgency for a pension?
Where in the heck did this idea come from and when did this all start?! It seems like we sacrifice the best of ourselves, our time with loved ones and our greatest dreams, for the anticipated benefits of retir...