To Fix Retirement Crisis, Give Every Baby $10,000

To Fix Retirement Crisis, Give Every Baby $10,000

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The video addresses the retirement crisis in the U.S. and proposes a solution: giving every newborn $10,000 to invest in stocks. This investment could grow to $1.8 million by retirement age, alleviating the need for personal savings. The video discusses current challenges, such as low wages and limited time for saving, and suggests government funding as a feasible solution. It also explores the potential of a need-based system and the reliability of long-term stock market investments. The video concludes with a call to action for leveraging government resources to ensure financial security for future retirees.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the proposed solution to the retirement crisis mentioned in the first section?

Increase the minimum wage

Give every newborn $10,000

Reduce taxes for retirees

Extend the retirement age

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two main problems workers face when saving for retirement?

Low wages and limited time

High taxes and inflation

Lack of investment options and high fees

Unstable job market and high living costs

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much would $10,000 invested at birth grow to in 70 years, according to the second section?

$1 million

$5 million

$10 million

$20 million

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one potential source of funding for the proposed $10,000 investment per newborn?

State governments

Private donations

Federal government

Corporate sponsorships

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential drawback of a need-based retirement savings program?

It would require high taxes

It would be too expensive to implement

It would not cover all citizens

It could discourage people from saving