Each generation faces its own unique financial challenges. One particular generation — the “sandwich generation” — seems to be juggling it all: children, aging parents, workplace demands ... the list goes on. The problem: This can take a significant toll on their finances and make it more challenging to reach their long-term financial goals. Sound familiar? Here’s what to know if you’re part of the sandwich generation. What is the sandwich generation? The term “sandwich generation” refers to young to ...

Inflation over the last few years has made a bad situation worse for many households. Financial dependency now has aging parents living with their adult children and their adult children footing the bill for their parent’s ill-planned retirement. All while also trying to raise kids, buy a house, pay off student loans and save for their own retirement. The result? A continuous cycle of financial dependency based on generational enablement. Below we’ll look at what is called the “sandwich generation,” how f ...