What great wealth transfer? episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 28, 2026 · 6 MIN

What great wealth transfer?

from Marketplace All-in-One · host Marketplace

The number of Americans 65 and older is expected to nearly double by 2060 — reaching 95 million people. You may have heard about the massive wealth transfer slated to come from Baby Boomers to younger generations, but new reporting finds that the high cost of elder care is wiping out the money some older adults had hoped to leave to their heirs. Also, we'll parse some of the economic data the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee is considering as it convenes today and tomorrow.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Stories featured in this episode:The "Great Wealth Transfer" may be smaller than expected

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jul 28, 2026

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

What great wealth transfer?

0:00 6:30

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Marketplace All-in-One?

This episode is 6 minutes long.

When was this Marketplace All-in-One episode published?

This episode was published on July 28, 2026.

Can I download this Marketplace All-in-One episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!