Why seniors are upsizing
Summary
This episode examines rising student loan delinquencies as borrowers struggle with resumed payments and the end of the SAVE plan, featuring insights from experts Dahlia Jimenez and Betsy Mayotte. It also highlights a shift in housing trends, where wealthy baby boomers are upsizing or renovating homes to host family rather than downsizing. WSJ reporter Rachel Ensign explains how this behavior contributes to low housing inventory and reshapes suburban communities.
Topics discussed
Odoo: All-in-one business software ad
Marketplace intro and upcoming CPI data
Rise in student loan delinquencies and policy chaos
Record auto loans and stable household finances
VantageScore ad for mortgages
Odoo: All-in-one business software ad
Baby boomers upsizing homes instead of downsizing
Wealth and family as drivers for larger homes
Impact of boomer housing choices on inventory
Preview: Abigail Disney on inherited wealth
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