Savings
Obama wants the government to augment low- and middle-income workers' savings. McCain would help retirees keep their savings.
· Require companies to automatically enroll their employees in retirement plans they offer.· Encourage saving by keeping investment taxes low.
· Temporarily suspend mandatory withdrawals from retirements accounts for senior citizens age 70 1/2 and older.
"As president, I intend to act quickly and decisively to promote growth and opportunity. I intend to keep the current low income and investment tax rates." -- McCain*
· Require employers that don't offer retirement plans to set up IRA-type accounts.· Require companies to automatically enroll their employees in 401(k)s or IRAs.
· Provide a federally funded match on retirement savings for families earning below $75,000.
· Temporarily suspend mandatory withdrawals from retirements accounts for senior citizens age 70 1/2 and older.
"Personal saving is at an all-time low. A part of the American dream is at risk." -- Obama**
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*June 10, 2008, Speech, Washington, D.C.
**Nov. 7, 2007, Speech, Bettendorf, Iowa
*June 10, 2008, Speech, Washington, D.C.
**Nov. 7, 2007, Speech, Bettendorf, Iowa
