> Simply put away a little every month in an automated fashion and things will generally be okay
The perpetually growing economy on which this strategy and associated worldview are based is not a safe assumption
The perpetually growing economy on which this strategy and associated worldview are based is not a safe assumption
Why not? What is the counter-factual (i.e., what should we assume instead and what actions should be taken)? How do I organize my life, finances, and retirement investments otherwise?
Increasing efficiency or technological capability could have the same outcome
So far the economy growing during your lifespan has been the correct assumption.