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Gen X Retirement Crisis: How to Prepare Before It’s Too Late


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The looming retirement crisis is hitting Generation X with a cold reality check. As this generation moves closer to their retirement years, many are finding themselves woefully unprepared for the financial demands ahead. What once seemed like a distant concern is now fast approaching, with startling implications for the future.

Today, we revisit a previous conversation with Kerry Hannon and Janna Herron, experts in personal finance and retirement planning. They share how Gen X, often overlooked in retirement discourse, can navigate a changing financial landscape, especially when many still find themselves financially stretched.

Kerry and Janna also explain how the old model of simply saving for the future is evolving into a more dynamic vision of life after work. It's not just about having enough in the bank; it's about creating a life that’s fulfilling, sustainable, and full of opportunities.


You’ll learn

- The true definition and purpose of retirement

- What "re-retiring" means and how it offers more flexibility for the future

- How to make the most of your financial resources before retirement

- Exploring second acts and flexible work after retirement

- Why Gen Xers should be proactive in their political engagement

- Managing debt and preparing for a comfortable retirement

- How policy changes affect personal finances



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Population NextBy Bradley Schurman