I think retirement is a pipe dream...

I never take out anything.
I contribute $375 for each of my 20 (twice a month) teacher pay checks.
10 month school year...2 pays per month.
I'm hoping that after the Nov. mid terms election results are in, my 401k will improve greatly.

Right, I get that, you aren’t retired yet. My point is even after you start taking out money your 401k can grow, if you saved enough and don’t spend lavishly, your money may never run out….

I see this all the time and it is patently false….the market has gains and losses no matter which party is in power…..