Arguing That U.S.'s Retirement Nightmare Has Arrived

The American Dream once came with an actual finish line. For much of the 1950s and 1960s, the script was simple enough for a child to understand. You worked hard, stayed loyal to your employer, and bought a modest home. Then, somewhere around 65, you retired with enough dignity to enjoy your remaining years. Retirement was the final reward for showing up, day after day, year after year. That promise has been dismantled piece by piece, transforming the American Dream into a cruel form of comedy where the joke is always on the worker. Read Full Article »