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Baby boomers to pass on only a fraction of wealth to heirs

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Contrary to popular belief, the upcoming "Great Wealth Transfer" from baby boomers to younger generations is expected to be significantly less than anticipated. While estimates of the total wealth involved range up to $124 trillion, a report from Visa Business and Economic Insights suggests that only about $36 trillion will be passed on after accounting for taxes, fees, debts, and the boomers' own retirement spending. This means the average inheritance per household will be around $515,000, with the majority of this wealth going to already affluent recipients, limiting its impact on overall consumer spending. AI

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Baby boomers to pass on only a fraction of wealth to heirs

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jason Ma ·

    Great disappointment will follow the Great Wealth Transfer as baby boomers pass on just a fraction of their fortune to millennials and Gen Xers

    The good news for the younger generations is that boomers are already showering some of their money on their heirs.

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