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The Great Wealth Transfer - Baby Boomers Passing the Torch to the Next Generation
- 2024/08/27
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Australia is on the precipice of a monumental financial shift – what some call the "Great Wealth Transfer." The Baby Boomer generation, who rode a wave of economic prosperity for decades, is now retiring and passing on a staggering inheritance estimated at $4.9 trillion by 2034. This vast sum promises to reshape our housing markets, the economy, and even the nation's social fabric and political landscape, but its impact will be far from uniform. This phenomenon is estimated to be worth up to a staggering $6 trillion by 2034. That figure is so vast it's difficult to comprehend, but its impact will undeniably shape our economy, society, housing markets, financial landscape, and even politics. And as always there will be winners and losers. From Boomers to Millennials: Managing Australia's Wealth Surge In this episode of our podcast, we consider the financial shift poised to redistribute between $5 and $6 trillion from baby boomers to the next generation. In our conversation, we explore the wealth transfer’s impact on housing markets and society at large as well as the complexities of large wealth transfers. ● The trend of living inheritances, where wealth is transferred while benefactors are still alive o Economic benefits of transferring wealth in a living inheritance ● The impact of the "Bank of Mum and Dad" on housing markets ● The creation of a divide between asset-owning and non-asset-owning families ● Complexities of transferring significant wealth o Framing it as a loan or as a gift o The importance of professional advice o The need for open family discussions ● The social and consulting skills financial advisors need to navigate sensitive wealth transfer topics ● Societal implications of intergenerational wealth transfer o The potential exacerbation of housing inequality ● Possible tax reforms to address wealth inequality, and the political challenges involved ● Importance of proper estate planning and clear family communication to prevent legal disputes Along with strategic advice and communication within families, an understanding of demographic shifts will help you make smart and effective decisions for your situation and goals during this financial event. About Simon Kuestenmacher Simon Kuestenmacher is co-founder and Director – The Demographics Group Simon is a prolific media commentator on demographic and data matters and a columnist for The New Daily and The Australian newspapers. He ranks as one of the world’s Top 10 influencers in data visualisation. If you can’t get enough of the kind of data that explains how the world works, make sure to follow Simon on Linked In or X (formerly Twitter) or any of his other social channels. Click here for a media enquiry or if you would like to book Simon Kuestenmacher for a speaking engagement. His presentations and quirky observations are enjoyed by audiences from the financial services, property, government, education, technology, retail and professional services industries, among others. About Michael Yardney Michael Yardney- founder Metropole Property Strategists has been voted one of Australia’s 50 most influential Thought Leaders. While he is best known as a property expert, Michael is also Australia’s leading expert in the psychology of success and wealth creation. Michael is a #1 best selling author of 9 books and frequently challenges traditional finance advice with innovative ideas on property investment, personal finance and wealth creation. Follow Michael on Linked In or Instagram Are you interested in property investment - let the team at Metropole build you a Strategic Property Plan to help give you clarity, direction and wealth-producing results Some of our favourite quotes from the show: “So, the 2030s and 40s will be absolutely wild decades foe the Australian property market, because you have so much property coming online that wasn't online before.” - Simon Kuestenmacher “I read recently that in 2023 alone, parents contributed an estimated $2.7 billion to help their children enter the real estate market, effectively making the Bank of Mum and Dad one of Australia's largest lenders.” - Michael Yardney “And I guess it's also important to remember it's not what you leave your kids, it's what you leave in your kids.” - Michael Yardney PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW Reviews are hugely important to me because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on your favourite podcast App.