Why the Rules of a Secure Retirement Haven't Changed in 100 Years

New products. New rules. New headlines. But the fundamentals of a secure retirement have not moved in 100 years, and this episode brings the receipts.It starts with a single name Ian heard in passing on an old Zig Ziglar tape, Elmer Wheeler, the man who ran a word laboratory in 1937 testing what makes people say yes. That thread leads to a simple truth: people are moved by the same things their great grandparents were, and the wrapper on retirement advice keeps changing while the basics never do.The historical receipts you will hear:1653: Lorenzo de Tonti proposes the tontine, an early answer to the fear of outliving your money.1758: Benjamin Franklin warns in The Way to Wealth, save while you may.1896: Prudential sells safety with the strength of Gibraltar.1926: George Clason turns pay yourself first into a book, after it began as bank pamphlets.1935: FDR signs Social Security and names the oldest fear out loud, a poverty ridden old age.The takeaway is a filter for every shiny new pitch: does this serve a timeless fundamental, or just dress up an old fear in new clothes? Anchor to three jobs for your money, safe and liquid, guaranteed income, and invested for growth, and you can let the rest of the noise float right on by.Read the full article: https://news.americanretirementadvisors.com/retirement-fundamentals-havent-changed-100-years/This episode is for educational purposes only. American Retirement Advisors does not provide tax or legal advice. Please consult a qualified professional before making decisions. Want to reach out? Text us at (602) 281-3898, email [email protected], or visit americanretirementadvisors.com.