Company changes hands killed my pension in 1994 (technically frozen at a very low benefit). Though it didn't seem so at the time, they probably did me a favor in that it forced me to plan on fending for myself while I still had time to do so.
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No one agrees with other people's opinions; they merely agree with their own opinions -- expressed by somebody else. Sydney Tremayne
Retired Jun 2011 at age 57
Target AA: 50% equity funds / 45% bonds / 5% cash
Target WR: Approx 1.5% Approx 20% SI (secure income, SS only)
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