Latest News
The “sandwich generation”, and their problem saving for retirement
The “sandwich generation” is comprised of people who have children on one side of them and parents on the other, either or both of which may need some financial assistance. It’s a tough call to decide whether to save for your own retirement or use that money to help a needy family member, as a growing percentage of Americans have discovered. This benefitnews.com article by Paula Aven Gladych explains how care giving responsibilities are hindering retirement savings.
This posting is presented for informational purposes only and does not represent legal or financial guidance. Any opinions or interpretations presented are either those of the original author or, in the case of articles authored by the AMAC Foundation, are the opinions of AMAC Foundation staff, originally trained and accredited by the National Social Security Association (NSSA) and certified via the AMAC Foundation. Any links included in the article are valid on the posted date; socialsecurityreport.org cannot guarantee the duration of the links’ validity. NSSA and the AMAC Foundation and its staff are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any other governmental entity. To submit a question, visit our website (https://amacfoundation.org/services/) or email us at ssadvisor@amacfoundation.org. Because we are a non-profit organization, there is no charge for these services.