[Bluestateredman]

A wise man would have his retirement money solely in cash. No way the IRA's will be free from the tax man in 20 years.

[FlyVet]

I agree with the IRA taxation. I wouldn't be surprised if Roth IRAs end up getting taxed. However it's easy to destroy cash with inflation. That Wiemar Republic and Confederate States cash made for some very pretty wallpaper, though. Precious metals? It's easy for a government to make ownership illegal. FDR did it.