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America’s Great Wealth Transfer: Emotional Complexities Accompany $124 Trillion Inheritance Shift
America’s Great Wealth Transfer: Emotional Complexities Accompany $124 Trillion Inheritance Shift
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Gen X and Millennials stand to inherit $124 trillion in assets over the next two decades, marking the largest intergenerational wealth transfer in U.S. history. While 80% of heirs express confidence in managing their windfalls, The Harris Poll reveals deeper emotional undercurrents—grief, guilt, and anxiety often accompany these financial gains.
Silent Generation and Baby Boomer parents remain optimistic about responsible stewardship, with two-thirds endorsing their heirs' capabilities. Yet the report uncovers a critical communication gap: families rarely discuss the psychological weight of sudden wealth. This disconnect could amplify financial mismanagement risks despite technical preparedness.
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