First, a hat tip to our friends at The Gospel Coalition for a great article on this topic.
- By 2030, Baby Boomers are expected to pass nearly $68 trillion in assets to their children, primarily millennials.
- Millennials are projected to hold five times as much wealth by 2030 compared to today.
- Concerns arise regarding the impact of declining church giving as Boomers pass away.
- Smaller and larger churches alike are experiencing a downturn in giving, with even larger evangelical churches seeing a drop during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Younger generations prioritize charitable giving, potentially offsetting the decline.
- Christian Boomers can influence their adult children's generosity by modeling it and engaging in discussions about wealth transfer.
- Three ways Christian Boomers can leave a legacy of generosity are engaging with their family, planning their estates to include charitable giving, and educating and encouraging their heirs.
- Estate planning can include strategies for supporting churches, ministries, or missionaries.
- Ethical wills can capture life stories, religious values, ethics, and beliefs to pass on to future generations.
- Financial literacy should also be a focus to ensure heirs are prepared to handle the wealth they receive, promoting stewardship and generosity.
On today’s program, Rob also answers listener questions:
- Should you use 401k funds to pay off a mortgage?
- Should a person in their mid-30s with no dependents get life insurance?
- Does it make sense to move savings into a high-yield savings account?
- Is it true that banks will ask people to convert their cash to digital currency soon?
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