You may be familiar with the term sandwich generation.
In essence, the sandwich generation are typically those in their 30s to 50s who are caring for both their children and their ageing parents.
Being caught in the middle (hence: sandwich), this group has to deal with an entire gamut of financial matters including the family budget, saving for retirement, school fees, healthcare expenses and many others.
As a member of this cohort, I can certainly relate to the challenge.
The feeling of having to juggle multiple roles, as a father, husband, son and even brother, can be challenging, both mentally and physically. .
As an investor, there are many hats we have to wear as well.
