01.18.24 Gen X Retirement Challenges / Home Building Solutions

Published: Jan. 18, 2024, noon

b'Generation X in particular has faced unique challenges preparing for retirement. Clark talks about the factors involved and what this age group can do as they near their 60\\u2019s and beyond. Also today, in some states, housing prices have gone up 50% in the last 5 years. One solution Clark loves - composite, factory-built manufactured home building, is gaining traction in some places, but uptake will require cultural shifts.\\n\\nGen X Retirement: Segment 1\\n\\nAsk Clark: Segment 2\\n\\nManufactured Homes: Segment 3\\n\\nAsk Clark: Segment 4\\n\\n\\nMentioned on the show:\\n\\nGen Xers Ask: \\u2018Can I Afford to Retire?\\u2019\\n\\nPEW Research - Older Workers Are Growing in Number and Earning Higher Wages\\n\\n\\n\\u2018Flextirement\\u2019 is the future of work\\xa0\\xa0\\n\\nParents Are Spending Retirement Savings to Help Boomerang Children:\\n\\nFCC Affordable Connectivity Program\\n\\nClark.com\\xa0CAR RENTAL\\n\\nThe housing solution \\u2018hidden in plain sight\\u2019 that Maryland and Mississippi are embracing\\n\\nEverything You Need To Know About Polybutylene Pipes\\n\\nHow to Get a Mortgage in 8 Steps\\n\\n\\nClark.com resources\\n\\nEpisode transcripts\\n\\nCommunity.Clark.com\\n\\nClark.com daily money newsletter\\n\\n\\nConsumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275\\n\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'