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Heir tight: why boomers are so stingy

Economist Podcasts

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Boomer Wealth: Saving Over Spending

This chapter examines the saving behaviors of the baby boomer generation during retirement, challenging traditional economic expectations. It highlights the reasons behind their tendency to hold onto wealth, including wealth transfer desires, pandemic-related behavioral shifts, and longevity concerns.

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