On this episode of Your Telecom Retirement, we’re taking an unfiltered look at the not-so-obvious truths that often get lost in the everyday noise. We’ll unravel the realities of our lifestyles in comparison to our parents and grandparents, and debunk some of the most popular misconceptions about the state of the middle class and corporate taxes. Does it feel like life was simpler, less expensive, and overall better in the “good old days”? Ever wondered if there’s more to the tax situation than meets the eye? Or perhaps, you’re just curious about why Big Macs cost more than they used to? We take on these questions headfirst, revealing some hard-to-swallow truths, and simultaneously debunking some prevalent myths along the way. Tune in, get enlightened, and walk away with a fresh perspective that’ll leave you thinking and reevaluating your position on these issues! What You’ll Discover: (7:50) The myth of the shrinking middle class and how our purchasing power has stealthily skyrocketed over the years. (13:30) The evolution of our homes and gadgets – a nostalgic trip from landline telephones to smartphones, black and white TVs to sleek ultra HD screens. (16:41) The exponential growth of our access to information and entertainment. How many TV channels did we have in 1970 versus now? (19:39) A counterintuitive perspective on corporate income taxes – who’s actually paying for it? Hint: It’s not who you think! Get ready to challenge the status quo, see the world through a fresh lens and, ultimately, better understand our progress as a society! EPISODE LINKSYou can download a free digital copy of Dennis’ book “Retirement Built Right – The Essential Guide for Telephone Employees!” here: https://theverizonguy.pages.ontraport.net/ebookoptin ABOUT THE SHOWTap into Dennis O’Keefe’s 30+ years of experience helping telecom employees maximize their company-specific benefits packages for situations including early retirement, buyout offers, career changes and more! Featuring actionable, practical how-to advice along with stories of REAL telecom employees Dennis has helped navigate through every benefits situation imaginable, each episode of “Your Telecom Retirement” focuses on how to maximize the money you take out of your time working for telecom. Dennis’ expertise has been featured by Business Insider, The Boston Globe and Yahoo! Finance. Connect with Dennis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennisokeefe-/ Visit Dennis’ website: https://www.successfulmoney.com/