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Old 03-11-2017, 11:17 AM  
Paul Markham
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Originally Posted by Barry-xlovecam View Post
Well, private business pensions not publicly managed are risky -- We cover that risk -- We should not.

Most state and municipal pension funds are in tough shape -- better today than in 2008 but that could change rapidly.

You want a guaranty by a vacuum cleaner
Edited to make it correct.

The reason pensions looked so good in 2008 is because the markets were making $1 look like $2.

You want a guaranty, buy property. Not 100% but better than a vacuum cleaner.
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