Richard Eisenberg, Terry Savage, and Pam Krueger sit down with me (author and workplace/retirement expert Kerry Hannon) to dig into the findings from my new book, Retirement Bites: A Gen X Guide to Securing Your Financial Future.
We explore:
✅ Why more than half of Gen X fears they won’t be financially ready
✅ How DIY retirement planning, disappearing pensions & late savings habits created a perfect storm
✅ The crushing impact of student loans, credit card debt & supporting both kids and aging parents
✅ Why so few Gen Xers work with a financial advisor — and how to find the right kind of help
✅ The truth about Social Security’s future for Gen X
✅ Health costs, layoffs, age discrimination — and how to stay employable into your 50s and 60s
✅ The new definition of “retirement” and why working longer can be a superpower
✅ Plus: What Gen Xers can control right now to course-correct
I also break down the huge differences between older Gen Xers nearing 60 and younger Gen Xers in their late 40s, including who may benefit from the next major wealth transfer. Whether you’re a lifelong DIY investor or navigating retirement planning for the first time, this episode is a must-listen for the most overlooked generation in personal finance.
