Can You Retire on Investing Just In the S&P 500?

Group 1 - The traditional model of employer-sponsored pensions has largely disappeared in the private sector, shifting the responsibility of retirement savings to individuals [1][7] - Financial experts, including Warren Buffett, advocate for investing in the S&P 500 as a viable strategy for long-term retirement savings, suggesting that it can lead to comfortable retirement [2][4] - Investing in the S&P 500 offers instant diversification across 500 large, established companies, which historically deliver solid returns [4][5] Group 2 - Despite the advantages, relying solely on the S&P 500 may not yield the highest possible returns, as it limits the potential to outperform the market compared to a diversified portfolio of hand-picked stocks [8] - The dominance of tech stocks within the S&P 500 can lead to significant losses during sector downturns, highlighting a potential risk in this investment strategy [7]