Originally Posted by
Scoop
What totally fascinates me about this thread is the divergent views of Denny Crane and Bobby Z. Both highly distinguished DAL Pilots in the twilight of their careers. Both sage and wise individuals who I personally know and respect.
If these guys can come out on totally opposite sides of this issue I am left scratching my head. These guys are both from the same demographic, are both wise beyond their years, and yet they totally, yet thankfully respectfully, disagree.
What is a mere line puke such as myself to think?
Scoop
Do not mistake long and distinguished careers as pilots as resources on what’s best for our retirement funds and wealth building.
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I don’t know these dudes from anyone else on this forum, but because they’ve been around doesn't make them fiduciaries.
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The point is, it’s not their opinion that matters in this discussion. What matters is that we spend the time educating ourselves on saving, investing and building wealth.
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There should be no more “follow the leader” with our retirement money. The union, while well intentioned, are most likely mouth pieces for the larger and dominant financial industry. They’re most likely regurgitating this info that the whole industry has been built on.
I think by now you see I’m a bit of a conspiracy theorist when it comes to the “well respected” financial “experts” and firms.
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