Retirement Planning Tips for the Sandwich Generation

Jul 23, 2026

Learn about preparing for retirement while caring for children and aging parents also known as: 'life in the sandwich generation' in today's episode!

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Video Chapters:
0:00 - How do I support my aging mom and adult daughter at the same time? Dean Barber introduces the Sandwich Generation juggling act.
1:57 - What does the MIT Age Lab study reveal about human longevity trends? Discussing the 8,000-day life blocks.
05:17 - Where do retirees pull their monthly income from? Analyzing Social Security, savings, and pension metrics.
07:08 - How do healthcare costs impact my retirement savings? Factoring medical inflation into your plan.
20:23 - What is a Family Assistance Budget and how does it prevent retirement problems?
22:32 - Reaction Video: John Diel explains the 3 MIT questions that predict quality of life. Light bulbs, ice cream, and lunch partners.
31:52 - 3 Mistakes to avoid for the sandwich generation.

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Sources:
https://agelab.mit.edu/static/uploads/three_questions_that_can_predict_future_quality_of_life.pdf 

https://youtu.be/eBYkoJ6DMGU?si=qOcQTuxJZ4rkLS3Q 

https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2022/04/08/more-than-half-of-americans-in-their-40s-are-sandwiched-between-an-aging-parent-and-their-own-children/  

https://www.bankerslife.com/insights/personal-finance/navigating-financial-caregiving-and-the-sandwich-generation-7-smart-strategies-for-2026/  

https://www.mercer.com/en-us/insights/us-health-news/employers-prepare-for-the-highest-health-benefit-cost-increase-in-15-years/ 

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