Here's how the government's unfunded promises are straining American workers

Pensions are approaching a multitrillion-dollar debt pool - here's what that could mean for you

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The Government's $6 TRILLION Game of Monopoly Dear Money Morning Member, After the dot-com bust back in 2000, large retirement systems across the nation turned to the real estate market in an attempt to salvage their portfolios. Then, the 2008 financial crisis hit - and it harpooned this plan into extinction. And now, 10 years later, American public pension funds are once again beginning to take on more real estate... But this, at times, involves some of the most hazardous types of property investments on the market. Fund managers are moving towards riskier opportunistic investments - a tactic that involves taking on more debt in a last-ditch effort to close the gap. But right now, there's more than $120 billion in pension funds rolling into the real estate market. And according to a recent analysis, most large retirement systems don't have enough money to pay for all future benefits owed to public personnel - like firefighters, police officers, and teachers. And this unfunded promise to American workers could reach sums as large $6 trillion. But a recent funding deficit is straining taxpayers even more - while putting future pensions in grave danger. (Full story...) And analysts now believe pension portfolios must grow by at least 7% per year to maintain solvency. But our team has been calculating this twisted game of Monopoly for years. And we're expecting a "financial mass extinction event" that could blindside unprepared Americans. However, for those who see the signs, it could be a wealth-building opportunity you may never see again in your lifetime. Take a closer look here. Sincerely, Mike Ward Publisher, Money Morning Unsubscribe from Money Morning You are receiving this e-mail at its028@gmail.com as a part of your free subscription to the Money Morning E-Letter. To read our privacy policy click here. Remove your email from this list: Unsubscribe To cancel by mail or for any other subscription issues, write us at: Money Morning | Attn: Member Services | 1125 N Charles Street | Baltimore, MD 21201 North America: 888.384.8339; International: 443.353.4519; Fax: 410.622.3050 Contact Customer Service Website: https://moneymorning.com © 2018 Money Morning All Rights Reserved. Nothing in this email should be considered personalized financial advice. Although our employees may answer your general customer service questions, they are not licensed under securities laws to address your particular financial situation. No communication by our employees to you should be deemed as personalized financial advice. We expressly forbid our writers from having a financial interest in any security recommended to our readers. All of our employees and agents must wait 24 hours after on-line publication or 72 hours after the mailing of printed-only publication prior to following an initial recommendation. Any recommendations in this letter should be made only after consulting with your financial adviser and only after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company. Protected by copyright laws of the United States and international treaties. This Newsletter may only be used pursuant to the subscription agreement and any reproduction, copying, or redistribution (electronic or otherwise, including on the world wide web), in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited without the express written permission of: Money Morning. 1125 N Charles Street, Baltimore MD 21201.