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US news
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Most Gen Xers doubt their retirement readiness

Gen Xers face retirement shortfalls, expect $1.57M needed, high financial stress, sandwich-generation burdens, and reduced clarity and expectations about inheritance.
Public health
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

Grandparents Are Getting Older, On Average. Here's Why That Matters.

Increasing numbers of families will simultaneously provide care for both children and aging relatives, creating emotional, financial, and practical strain.
Women
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

Millennials Are Becoming Caregivers Whether They're Ready or Not | The Walrus

Millennials constitute 24% of caregivers in the U.S., forming a new sandwich generation balancing care for children and aging parents.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

My Brother's Social Security Account is Blocked - What Should I Do Next?

The challenges faced by caregivers in the sandwich generation include navigating bureaucratic hurdles with Social Security.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I wrote about millennials' real estate woes. Then I felt the wrath of Gen X.

The article highlights the often overlooked plight of Gen Xers in the context of intergenerational wealth transfer.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

My husband and I took our kids and parents on a bucket list trip. It was so worth it.

The sandwich generation must prioritize experiences with aging parents and young children.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I bought my mom's house in Maine after getting priced out of California. We live a slow life together now, and I feel fulfilled.

Alyson Austin relocated from California to Maine to care for her mother and reduce housing costs.
Mental health
fromDigiday
5 months ago

Episode 6 Mom's at Work: The 'Panini' generation - The hidden workforce struggle employers can't ignore

The sandwich generation faces overwhelming challenges balancing childcare and eldercare, often exacerbated by high costs and the pressures of work.
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