Retirement planning has become a minefield of outdated advice and recycled myths. Despite new research and modern financial tools, many retirees and financial advisors still cling to strategies that no longer hold up under scrutiny. Some of these ideas were once gospel, passed down through generations like family heirlooms.
But today’s economy, longer life expectancies, and evolving market realities have proven that some beloved retirement rules just don’t work like they used to. Yet, these same myths keep making their rounds, quietly undermining retirements one by one.
