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Moreover, the act of speculating often mirrors gambling behavior, which can lead to detrimental mental health and financial outcomes. Households that engage in sports betting, for instance, reduce their stock investments by over $2 for every dollar they bet.
Comparative Analysis: The European Safety Nets
In contrasting the American and European approaches to retirement funding, the latter often relies heavily on governmental pensions, with up to 70% of their retirement income typically coming from social security and not from self-managed funds like 401(k)s. This creates a lower need for Americans to gamble their livelihoods on the stock market, maintaining a balance of safety nets not easily found in the U.S.