Why Gen X Isn’t Retiring Anytime Soon

Why Gen X Isn’t Retiring Anytime Soon

May 7, 2026 · 9 min

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The episode discusses how rising housing costs and economic pressures are causing Gen X to delay retirement and financially support their children.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on: https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured Rising housing costs and economic pressure are reshaping retirement plans across America. More Gen X parents are staying in the workforce longer, delaying retirement, and financially helping their children buy homes as prices soar beyond what younger families can afford alone. This breakdown explores how inflation, student debt, and unaffordable real estate are creating a new multi-generational economic reality.

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