Two of these legs are relatively safe in our country. First, there's Social Security. And there always will be Social Security. It doesn't matter that we will run out of funds down the line. It will survive, just as long as we with silver hair vote in much larger percentages than those younger.
Politicians count votes for a living.
Second are company pensions. Not all Americans have them. But those who do can rest easy. Most private pension plans in this country are adequately funded, according to Decker. If it is underfunded, the company must disclose it.