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Millennials forced into elder care as inheritances shrink

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Millennials are increasingly providing care for their aging Baby Boomer parents, despite online declarations of refusal. This trend is driven by financial necessity, smaller family sizes, and a shortage of paid care workers, leading to multigenerational households. The expected inheritance from Baby Boomers is also shrinking, with analyses suggesting heirs will receive only about 39 cents on the dollar due to retirement spending, debt, and fees, creating a difficult financial situation for caregivers. AI

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Millennials forced into elder care as inheritances shrink

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Nick Lichtenberg ·

    Millennials say they’ll refuse to care for aging Boomer parents—but they’ll be forced to as their inheritance shrinks to 40 cents on the dollar

    The oldest Boomers are starting to turn 80, but the Great Wealth Transfer isn't materializing as promised.

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