tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141615629701321642.post4815568226355902903..comments2024-01-07T08:41:13.864-05:00Comments on C A I T I - O N L I N E: Globe: Harper to ask Canadians for input on pension reformBrent Fullardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08515599756822506137noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141615629701321642.post-214195652246705412010-03-06T05:29:44.306-05:002010-03-06T05:29:44.306-05:00The biggest thing that the gov`t can do is butt ou...The biggest thing that the gov`t can do is butt out of the financial markets.<br /><br />As we saw with the income trust debacle , we had a group of people planning for or in the midst of their retirement that were moving in the direction of self-sufficiency by developing a sustainable income stream.<br /><br />Gov`t interference has ruined this opportunity for these people to maintain themselves outside of any gov`t dole-outs & now the crunch is on.<br /><br />Investment vehicles that supply a sustainable & adequate income stream are the fastest & most cost-efficient means of looking after the aging "boomers".<br /><br />It is just too bad that the people in power were not wise enough to not look a gift horse in the mouth.<br /><br />Dr MikeDr Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915911929286615081noreply@blogger.com