Will the 'Great Wealth Transition' become the 'Great Wealth Destruction'?

As we witness the largest intergenerational wealth transfer in history, it’s crucial to understand the dynamics at play. While wealth is being transitioned from baby boomers, spending for younger generations is declining rapidly. This shift poses a significant threat: the wealth transition may pick up the slack, causing spending by younger generations to re-accelerate, albeit over a prolonged period.

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At the same time, baby boomers are increasing their spending at alarming rates. This surge, fueled by excess discretionary capital and higher prices, can exacerbate inflationary pressures. As the inflationary cycle continues, the economic landscape becomes more volatile.

The younger generations may eventually pick up where the boomers left off once they get Mum & Dad's wealth under their own control, eventually fulfilling pent up demand created by the current period of high inflation and their lower inflation-adjusted incomes. This complex interplay between generational spending habits and wealth transfer highlights the need for strategic family planning and guidance.

Will the next generation look to preserve their family's wealth? Or continue a cycle of high levels of discretionary consumer spending while managing their high personal debts?

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