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What are your parents worth? Meet the Jackpot Generation

The Big Story

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Inheriting Wealth: Guilt, Shame, and Solutions

This chapter explores the psychological complexities faced by individuals inheriting wealth, including feelings of guilt and shame tied to unearned financial success. It discusses the growing wealth gap exacerbated by rising property values and the lack of inheritance taxation, while also proposing potential solutions like progressive inheritance taxes. The speakers emphasize the importance of addressing wealth concentration to support a more equitable future for younger generations struggling with financial inequality.

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