I had "some" college classes but no degree - have been paying into social security since 1973 and just rolled over my 401 to Schwab and was complimented several times by my investment professional on our portfolio.Dr's, lawyers, and CEO's still need their cars, plumbing, and heat/air conditioning repaired and houses built by the trades to live in. Without concrete, electrical, and steel workers the corporations would have no place to do business in. I believe the trades should be better supported by our education system for those people who college may not be a direction they want to go in yet they can still earn an excellent living.

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