"We're nothing if not resourceful. That's our generation's superpower." -Kevin

In celebration of the 100th episode of Take Back Retirement, our hosts Stephanie and Kevin Gaines reflect on the defining characteristics of their very own generation–Gen X–and key lessons that women in this age bracket can put into practice today in preparing for retirement.

From the seismic shift from pensions to 401(k) plans, to navigating the rollercoaster of financial events like the 1987 Black Monday and the dot-com bubble at the turn of the century, today's conversation explores the pivotal moments that molded an entire generation's approach to financial planning.

Our hosts shed light on the realities of midlife day-to-days in the 2020s, from dealing with the fallout of being the "Sandwich Generation" to considerations around financially supporting family members amid shaky times.

At the same time, Stephanie and Kevin celebrate the unique brand of resourcefulness that defines GenX, emphasizing their quest to find "balance, flexibility, and self-determination."

Key Topics:

• The Defining Characteristics of GenXers (5:00)
• Why GenXers are More Cautious with Money (10:19)
• The "Sandwich Generation" (12:34)
• "How Do We Deal With All This Crap?" (18:06)
• Accepting That You Can't Control Everything (22:23)
• Financially Supporting Family (32:10)
• Key Takeaways (32:36)

Resources:

• Leave a Voice Memo for Take Back Retirement
• Personal Financial Inventory Downloadable Resource
• Take Back Retirement Ep 15: What Women Need to Know About Social Security
• Take Back Retirement Ep 82: Getting the Most from Social Security: Smart Strategies for Women with Heather Schreiber
• Take Back Retirement Ep 21: Simplifying Medicare: What's Important For You To Know with Susan Sloan
• Take Back Retirement Ep 14: What Women Need to Know About Caregiving and Elder Law with Cathy Sikorski

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