The Onion, but possibly not far from the truth

[RosieTR]

http://www.theonion.com/article/nations-financial-advisors-recommend-capturing-mag-51496

:-)

[slugline]

Really good satire often provides an unexpected vantage point from which we can spot the truth.

[Mr Money Mutton Chops]

Given how some people I know approach financial planning, that seems like it would actually be good advice. It's sad sometimes.

[MgoSam]

That might be more honest of them.

[Mr Money Mutton Chops]

Sure, that sounds good in theory, but what would you DO all day?

Maybe managing a wish granting creature is a full time job? Otherwise, you're right, it's a fast road to boredom and an unfilled life.

[nobodyspecial]

Maybe managing a wish granting creature is a full time job?

that's why financial advisers have to charge such high fees

[Gerard]

Thanks a bunch... that link sent me down a rabbit hole of Onion articles about money, almost all of which sounded like they'd been written by Mustachians!

[Syonyk]

Oh, come on.  That's just superstitious nonsense.

Everyone knows that proper retirement planning involves playing the lottery religiously, because those lucky numbers aren't lucky for nothing!

[PFHC]

Really good satire often provides an unexpected vantage point from which we can spot the truth.

^

[chetmanly]

Oh, come on.  That's just superstitious nonsense.

Everyone knows that proper retirement planning involves playing the lottery religiously, because those lucky numbers aren't lucky for nothing!

Either you win or you lose. It's a 50/50 shot!

[arebelspy]

Hah, awesome.  Love The Onion's take on financial stuff.

[StockBeard]

I'd totally give away my first born child for the financial services of the Magical creature!