Dad, where’s my inheritance?
Summary
This episode explores the tension between baby boomers holding onto wealth and younger generations seeking early inheritance to navigate today’s expensive economy. Host Noel King interviews listeners and money columnist Charlotte Coles about the shame and difficulty of asking for financial help. Author Bill Perkins argues for giving money while alive to maximize its impact on heirs’ lives, challenging the traditional view of posthumous bequests.
Topics discussed
Intro: Boomers' wealth and the desire for early inheritance
Listener Mike Kintz explains his financial struggles and request
Charlotte Coles on generational gaps and financial communication
Ad breaks for Framer, Quince, and Bombas
Bill Perkins argues for giving inheritance while alive
Outro, credits, and final advertisements
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