24. Or You Could Be Sandwiched Between Both Generations
According to a 2015 survey by TD Ameritrade, around 20 percent of adults are providing support to either their grown children, their own aging parents or both.
“This phenomenon is so common that it has a name: the Sandwich Generation,” said Brandt.
Seven in 10 sandwiched workers admit to barely having enough money to get by. By supporting loved ones, many people are sacrificing their own ability to save for retirement.