How Gen X Can Rescue Their Retirement

This edition of Motley Fool Money features Robert Brokamp interviewing Kerry Hannon, co-author of "Retirement Bites, a Gen X Guide to Securing Your Financial Future," about the retirement preparedness of Generation X. The podcast begins with a look back at the previous week in money, including optimistic views on the stock market from Urien Timmer and Ryan Dietrich, and a discussion of the rules around transferring money from a 529 college savings account to a Roth IRA. The conversation then shifts to Gen X's retirement challenges, such as the shift to 401ks, the sandwich generation squeeze, Social Security uncertainty, and high debt levels. Hannon offers solutions, including budgeting, debt reduction, leveraging home equity, and extending working life, potentially through entrepreneurship. The episode concludes with a discussion on estate planning and a word from the sponsor, Fundrise.