Protecting retirement for the sandwich generation

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise
Published 4 Min Read

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  • What’s at Stake: Rising caregiving burdens threaten retirement readiness and workforce retention across sectors.  
  • Supporting Data: 59% of sandwich caregivers have reduced or stopped retirement contributions.  
  • Forward Look: Expect expanded eldercare leave, FSAs and caregiver navigation services adoption.
  • Source: Bullets generated by AI with editorial review

Americans who are simultaneously raising young children and caring for aging parents — called the sandwich generation — are struggling to balance caregiving demands with their long-term financial well-being. 

Alyssa Place
Editor-in-chief

Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio


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