Financial planner Erica shares the unexpected caregiving experience that changed how she thinks about family, money, and planning. What began as a drive to a medical appointment nearly ended with her being arrested — and became her first real glimpse into the realities of caregiving.

In this introduction to The Midlife Squeeze, Erica explores what it means to be part of the sandwich generation: raising children, supporting aging parents, and navigating the financial and emotional challenges that often come with both.

As a financial planner — and someone now living many of these realities myself — I have seen how quickly caregiving can change a family’s finances, relationships, and future.

Through honest conversations and real stories, this podcast helps families prepare before they are in the middle of a crisis.

The honest, human conversation about money and caregiving that families don't have — until they have to.

• The squeeze is the norm, not a niche. Within the next decade, adults 65+ are projected to outnumber children under 18 for the first time in U.S. history — most families are walking into this.
• Many family challenges stem from a lack of planning — not bad intentions. The problems usually start because the conversations never happened and roles were never clear.
• The real cost is the quiet accumulation. Missed work, reduced hours, and the one family member who slowly becomes the default caregiver — costs that never show up on a spreadsheet.
• One person carrying it affects everyone. Even when a single family member does most of the work, it reshapes how the whole family makes decisions and spends time.
• If you haven't had the conversation, you're not behind. That's exactly where planning starts — before you're in the middle of it.

• 00:00 Cold Open: Almost Arrested in Miami
• 00:53 A Quick Note (Disclaimer)
• 01:19 Welcome to The Midlife Squeeze
• 01:45 Why the Sandwich Generation Is Growing
• 02:40 Back to Miami: The Drive That Started It All
• 04:28 The Accident, the Call, and the Fear of Jail
• 06:00 "That Contrast Is Caregiving"
• 06:27 The Costs That Don't Show Up on a Spreadsheet
• 07:32 Why I Built the Family Money Plan
• 08:25 Real Stories, Real People: Where We Start

Real stories from caregivers, practical conversations about money and family decisions, and

thoughtful guidance to help you prepare for life's transitions — before they become emergencies.

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The Midlife Squeeze is for educational purposes only and is not personalized financial advice. It may not

apply to your situation — please work with a qualified financial or legal professional.