
Heir tight: why boomers are so stingy
The Intelligence from The Economist
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Financial Strains of the Boomer Generation
This chapter explores the financial dilemmas faced by the baby boomer generation as they juggle retirement savings with the costs of caring for aging parents. Using Japan as a case study, it examines how cultural influences impact these financial decisions and suggests that these challenges may lead to more cautious spending habits among boomers.
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