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EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 43 MIN

The midlife money squeeze: How to support kids, parents and your future

from Keep The Change · host Octopus Money

Midlife can feel like a financial juggling act: supporting children, helping parents and trying not to fall behind yourself.In this episode, Tom talks to Faith Archer about how to navigate it without running out of money or energy. They explore: How much support is too much  Where people get boundaries wrong  What a 100-year life means for your finances  The most common false assumptions about later life  Where to focus if you want long-term impact And importantly, how to build a plan that works for you, not just everyone else.Send us Fan Mail

Midlife can feel like a financial juggling act: supporting children, helping parents and trying not to fall behind yourself. In this episode, Tom talks to Faith Archer about how to navigate it without running out of money or energy. They explore: How much support is too much Where people get boundaries wrong What a 100-year life means for your finances The most common false assumptions about later life Where to focus if you want long-term impa...

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Midlife can feel like a financial juggling act: supporting children, helping parents and trying not to fall behind yourself.In this episode, Tom talks to Faith Archer about how to navigate it without running out of money or energy. They explore: How...

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