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Kate Ashford

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NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Managing the Job Market and Your Parents’ Finances: Tips for the Sandwich Generation

You know, it's really hard to be managing both things at the same time. And I definitely put some things on the back burner because I didn't have the time or energy for them. But to the extent that you can be present in your life when you're in your life, you know, help your kids with their homework, take them to school, ask for help when you need it.

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Managing the Job Market and Your Parents’ Finances: Tips for the Sandwich Generation

You know, it's really hard to be managing both things at the same time. And I definitely put some things on the back burner because I didn't have the time or energy for them. But to the extent that you can be present in your life when you're in your life, you know, help your kids with their homework, take them to school, ask for help when you need it.

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Managing the Job Market and Your Parents’ Finances: Tips for the Sandwich Generation

So they need rides from people or their parents are there to help you. Remember that you do have a life and needs of your own. So take walks and get exercise and play with your dog and spend time with your kids. I got really good at appreciating the small joys during this time in my life.

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Managing the Job Market and Your Parents’ Finances: Tips for the Sandwich Generation

So they need rides from people or their parents are there to help you. Remember that you do have a life and needs of your own. So take walks and get exercise and play with your dog and spend time with your kids. I got really good at appreciating the small joys during this time in my life.

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Managing the Job Market and Your Parents’ Finances: Tips for the Sandwich Generation

So they need rides from people or their parents are there to help you. Remember that you do have a life and needs of your own. So take walks and get exercise and play with your dog and spend time with your kids. I got really good at appreciating the small joys during this time in my life.

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Managing the Job Market and Your Parents’ Finances: Tips for the Sandwich Generation

And if you have work benefits that offer access to a therapist or online therapy services, don't be shy about using them. It really helps to talk to someone who isn't your spouse or your friends because you will repeat yourself a lot. And the situation can be frustrating and overwhelming and heartbreaking. And sometimes it's just nice to lean on a professional.

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Managing the Job Market and Your Parents’ Finances: Tips for the Sandwich Generation

And if you have work benefits that offer access to a therapist or online therapy services, don't be shy about using them. It really helps to talk to someone who isn't your spouse or your friends because you will repeat yourself a lot. And the situation can be frustrating and overwhelming and heartbreaking. And sometimes it's just nice to lean on a professional.

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Managing the Job Market and Your Parents’ Finances: Tips for the Sandwich Generation

And if you have work benefits that offer access to a therapist or online therapy services, don't be shy about using them. It really helps to talk to someone who isn't your spouse or your friends because you will repeat yourself a lot. And the situation can be frustrating and overwhelming and heartbreaking. And sometimes it's just nice to lean on a professional.

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Managing the Job Market and Your Parents’ Finances: Tips for the Sandwich Generation

I think it was really helpful for them to see this play out because they were able to see that you at some point may have to take responsibility for an older loved one. And that's a lot of work. And it's really helpful if they put some things in place. And certainly it does help me think about what would I want to have in place? What do I need to do to make their lives easier?

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Managing the Job Market and Your Parents’ Finances: Tips for the Sandwich Generation

I think it was really helpful for them to see this play out because they were able to see that you at some point may have to take responsibility for an older loved one. And that's a lot of work. And it's really helpful if they put some things in place. And certainly it does help me think about what would I want to have in place? What do I need to do to make their lives easier?

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Managing the Job Market and Your Parents’ Finances: Tips for the Sandwich Generation

I think it was really helpful for them to see this play out because they were able to see that you at some point may have to take responsibility for an older loved one. And that's a lot of work. And it's really helpful if they put some things in place. And certainly it does help me think about what would I want to have in place? What do I need to do to make their lives easier?

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Managing the Job Market and Your Parents’ Finances: Tips for the Sandwich Generation

So it is a situation that kind of made all of us think about things.

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Managing the Job Market and Your Parents’ Finances: Tips for the Sandwich Generation

So it is a situation that kind of made all of us think about things.

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Managing the Job Market and Your Parents’ Finances: Tips for the Sandwich Generation

So it is a situation that kind of made all of us think about things.

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Managing the Job Market and Your Parents’ Finances: Tips for the Sandwich Generation

At the time, so they were probably 11 and 13. So right in the middle of middle school.

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Managing the Job Market and Your Parents’ Finances: Tips for the Sandwich Generation

At the time, so they were probably 11 and 13. So right in the middle of middle school.

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Managing the Job Market and Your Parents’ Finances: Tips for the Sandwich Generation

At the time, so they were probably 11 and 13. So right in the middle of middle school.

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Managing the Job Market and Your Parents’ Finances: Tips for the Sandwich Generation

They did.

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Managing the Job Market and Your Parents’ Finances: Tips for the Sandwich Generation

They did.

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Managing the Job Market and Your Parents’ Finances: Tips for the Sandwich Generation

They did.