You pay more in taxes, but when you become more vulnerable (older, less healthy) you are safer. The problem with money savings is that they might not keep thei

You pay more in taxes, but when you become more vulnerable (older, less healthy) you are safer. The problem with money savings is that they might not keep their value. Last thing I want is to be old, ill, broke and living in a country with no free social services. That said, it all depends on the risks one wants to take... Life is dangerous. :)