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3. The obsession with money comes with a desire for retirement.

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Mon Mar 19, 2012, 09:35 AM

Mar 2012

If everyone worked til the day they died there would be less need for savings because you would assume a constant stream of income til the end.

But if a person desires to retire they must save an amount that can last for 30+ years. That is a lot of money and savings.

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