Boomers told us the stock market always goes up.

Then watched their 401k drop 30% in 2008 and needed a government bailout to recover.
Boomers told us homeownership builds wealth.
Then complained their property taxes tripled on a house they’ve owned since 1987.
Boomers told us loyalty to a company pays off.
Then took the pension and watched the company eliminate it for everyone behind them.
Boomers told us Social Security would be there.
Then voted for people who’ve been trying to cut it for 40 years.
Boomers told us healthcare was fine.
Then went on Medicare and wondered why younger generations can’t afford insurance.
The advice wasn’t wrong. It just only worked for the people who gave it and somehow that’s still our fault.