Retirement Concerns on Aging ​

Are you getting to that point in life where age has become a concern? Read on!!! Joint Center President on Beyond Generations Podcast Dedrick Asante-Muhammad, the President of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, was featured in the American Society on Aging's Beyond Generations podcast with host Patrice L. Dickerson, PhD. The episode is titled "Passing It On—or Passing It By: Wealth, Race, and the Civil Rights Generation" and delves into the forces shaping intergenerational wealth transfer in America[1][3][4]. Historic Intergenerational Wealth Transfer This discussion centers around an unprecedented intergenerational wealth transfer, with an estimated $124 trillion set to move from older to younger generations. The conversation explores the significance of this transfer, as well as its impact on racial equity and the legacy of the civil rights generation[4]. Wealth, Race, and Policy Implications The podcast episode highlights the intersection of wealth, race, and historical social movements. It aims to bring awareness to ongoing disparities in wealth and examines how policy, history, and community advocacy affect who benefits from this legacy and who might be left behind[3][4].