Ultimately, you're going to need a lot of money.
The danger when you're in your 40s and 50s is to be house-rich and cash-poor.
People need to understand there is a big picture, and regardless of how big the waves are, they will not sink.
People in their 40s and 50s have to plan for the next 50 years.
The good news is people are living longer, and the bad news is people are living longer.
The emotional response is natural. However, people have to let the intellectual side win, because the only way they will ever have enough money to retire is if they have equity-like returns.
A Roth IRA with a 401(k) makes a lot of sense.
I know a lot of people in their 40s now who can retire if they want to.
