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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.
Here are some examples to inspire your own showerthoughts:
- Both “200” and “160” are 2 minutes in microwave math
- When you’re a kid, you don’t realize you’re also watching your mom and dad grow up.
- More dreams have been destroyed by alarm clocks than anything else
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I’m late 40’s right now, always assumed social security was a pipe dream so I’ve diligently put away money in 401ks and IRA’s. I no longer believe they will be worth anything much longer.
Was a nice country, for a little while, at least that’s what my parent's generation tells me, I’ve never been here for it.
My boomer mom did that and lost everything in 2008 when she was laid off and then had to live off of her savings and try to save her house after her 401 k crashed and her house went upside down. She was fell into a depression and developed early onset Alzheimer’s but didn’t have insurance it’s was brutal the rest of the story is even worse. The criminals running this country don’t give a fuck about you and will get everything one way or another
Have you considered divesting? Europe based indexes may be more your speed.
I have. I’m working on consolidating and figuring out a plan. I’m admittedly less astute financially than I should. Didn’t really expect all this shit to happen.