A New York Times (NYT) article recently sparked a discussion on Reddit about whether the shift from traditional pensions to 401(k) plans was a mistake. The debate captured a range of opinions reflecting the complexities of retirement savings in the U.S. The Reddit post highlighted key points from the NYT piece, noting that not all companies offer 401(k)s, which affects millions of private-sector employees. The post also noted that while 401(k)s are widely utilized, many people do not invest enou