On: Show HN: How long do I need to work at my salary before I can coast, or retire?

[siliconc0w]

Don't forget the unbounded liability that is the US healthcare system!

[dyzone → siliconc0w]

Don't forget the unbounded liability that is the human condition!

[ceasesurthinko → dyzone]

Don’t forget the unbounded liability of AGI: your job disappears before you can accumulate the capital you need. On the bright side, you’re retired. Really simplifies the spreadsheet.

[kuerbel → ceasesurthinko]

Don't forget the unbounded liability of apocalypse: society implodes and your money is worthless. On the bright side, you might have invested in Nuka Cola.

[chii → ceasesurthinko]

but the upsides of AGI could counter the unbounded liability - you will need to actively utilize the AGI to help you retire.

[bulbar → dyzone]

Which is identical everywhere in the modern world, while only in the US it's easy to become bankrupt from having to rely on the health care system.