For generations, the pension was the bedrock of the American dream: a promise of security after a lifetime of hard work. But that promise is broken. What happened to the guaranteed retirement that our parents and grandparents were told to expect, and what does it mean for your financial future today?

In this special episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell takes a deep dive into the dramatic history of the traditional pension. This isn't just a history lesson; it's a critical look at the massive shift in financial risk from corporations to individuals, a change that defines our modern retirement landscape.

Tune in to learn:

• The Golden Age of Pensions: A look back at the "defined benefit" promise and why it became a cornerstone of post-war American life.
• The First Cracks: How the shocking Studebaker bankruptcy in 1963 exposed the system's vulnerability and led to landmark legislation.
• The Great Shift: The full story behind the rise of the 401(k) and how it transferred all the investment risk from "we" (the company) to "you" (the employee).
• The Pension Timebomb: An overview of today's multi-trillion dollar pension crisis and why the old retirement playbook is officially obsolete.

Are you ready to understand the forces that reshaped American retirement and why taking control of your financial future is more critical than ever? Subscribe now for the essential first chapter in our guide to the great retirement pivot.

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