Surviving The Sandwich Generation

Are you caught in the middle of caring for both aging parents and a young family, or even, adult children and grandchildren? It can be a difficult time full of stress. In today’s episode of Your Life, Your Money, Don shares a few examples of what this can look like and how to navigate it. 

 

Show notes and additional resources: https://doncashpodcast.com/?p=236 

 

Today's rundown: 

0:57 - The “sandwich” generation consists of people taking care of both their aging parents and grown children.

3:12 - Everyone’s situation is different, but it can often feel like one sibling takes on the most responsibility.

5:13 - How do you handle the stresses of being caught in the sandwich generation?

5:53 - Don’t do it all yourself.

6:43 - Assess your own situation for the future.

7:13 - On the other side, parents may feel a lot of pressure to help their children succeed.

9:29 - Cash Connection: Is it a good idea to sell your home and move into a retirement community?

14:09 - How are Don’s New Year’s resolutions going?