You read a few paragraphs on this man and make a judgment as if you're lord and master? I know many people in his age bracket who as the article says "have been thrifty," and thought they were investing wisely -- were planning on retiring until the stock market took a dive a few years back -- they're still working -- and like me -- will most likely be working the rest of their lives. It's the brave new world -- some win (sometimes at the expense of others) and some lose. Frankly, I admire this man and woman for continuing to work at whatever work they can find.
That is certainly a VERY judgmental statement on your part. Are lord and master judging me?
By the way, I read the entire article. The article doesn't mention that he was wiped out by illness, the market crash (which, by the way is pretty much back), etc. I have no doubt that an extra sob story aspect like that would have gotten in - make the **evil** employer look even worse.
My point throughout my posts still stand - in general people in the US are "live for the now" types and could really care less about retirement. Savings rates vs. spending/debt are proof. But, yes, FReepers should have fits stating that there are at least three people who they have heard about who were devastated financially by cancer - so how heartless of me to want people to save for retirement.