STUCK IN THE MIDDLE NEWS VOLUME 1 ISSUE 4

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Brian Sacks
April 25, 2024

For those in the sandwich generation, juggling the care of your aging parents while supporting your own children, life can feel like a constant balancing act. Amidst the responsibilities of caregiving at both ends of the spectrum, your own health often takes a backseat. However, to be the strong link that holds both ends of your family together, prioritizing your health is not just important—it’s essential.
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MARRIAGE

FINANCE INVESTING TIPS FOR THE SANDWICH GENERATION

Generation S, also known as the Sandwich Generation, faces financial challenges managing ageing parents, children, and personal needs. Experts emphasize clear financial goals, personalized plans, tax-saving strategies, and diversified investments to navigate this complex situation.
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VERY PERSONAL— CAN YOUR MARRIAGE SURVIVE TAKING CARE OF PARENTS AND CHILDREN?
By Brian Sacks
I was born to parents who had me very late in life - they were in the mid 40s and I am an only child.
My parents tried hard but struggled financially and emotionally and at some point I became the parent.
They were also not very pleasant and my mom had no filter- whatever she thought she said whether appropriate or inapproprate.. usually not appropriate…
When I got married they weren’t exactly kind to my wife yet my wife helped me help them - physically - financially and emotionally and also helped me make sure they were receiveing the proper care thru nursing homes - assisted living and hospice for each.

HONESTLY- NOT SURE HOW SHE DID IT?
THis year we will be celebrating our 35th anniversary.. !
But not every couple is that lucky — the stress on the marriage can be so much that it breaks the marriage up.

WHO SHOULD BE YOUR PRIMARY FOCUS AND PRIORITY?
your spouse
Your parents
Your kids
YOU?
Would you please let me know your thoughts or share a story send it to [email protected] and let me know if you are ok sharing it… or you can post it in our FB Group
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Personally I am blessed but it could easily have gone south quick!!

CARING FOR PARENTS

The Struggle to Financially Support Parents
Supporting Your Parents Financially 

“Hello doc. Thanks for everything you do for us doctors. I wanted to give an update and also ask a question. We recently got out of student loan debt—$197,000—after I finished my chief residency in my first year of fellowship.”

Wow. Paid that all off in your training. I'm impressed. We should have brought you on the Milestones podcast.

“Big blessing for us. Now, onto the question. Do you have any advice for those of us young folks caught in an early sandwich generation situation? Both my husband and I come from Asian immigrant backgrounds. Unfortunately, my in-laws are financially illiterate and retired without any plans other than relying on Social Security and expecting their children (in reality, just their eldest son) to care for them.”

“Imagine a world in which childcare was accessible and affordable, and paid leave and care was invested in. This is the vision we should all be fighting for and working to win.”
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