April 26, 2025: Cash-Flow Crunch: When Parents Pay and Wallets Still Feel Empty

Nearly half of U.S. parents are still footing the bill for Gen Z and Millennials—shelling out an average of $1,500 a month. We’ll unpack the latest data, explore why working-age Gen Z are getting the most help, and ask: How is it affecting parents' annual spending and their financial plan?

Piggybacking off of supporting your adult children, we’re also diving into the disconnect between record-breaking wealth and the everyday financial stress so many Americans still feel. From booming 401(k)s and soaring home equity to empty checking accounts and rising costs, we’ll explore why the numbers on paper don’t match the mood in the streets.

Join hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, and Kelly-Lynne Scalice on Henssler Money Talks as they explore key financial strategies to help investors navigate market uncertainty.

Henssler Money Talks — April 26, 2025  |  Season 39, Episode 17

Timestamps and Chapters

• 5:07: Are Parents Becoming Their Adult Kids' ATM?
• 29:19: America is Wealthier Than Ever—But Why Doesn’t It Feel Like It? 

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Chapters

• 5:07 Are Parents Becoming Their Adult Kids' ATM?
• 29:19 America is Wealthier Than Ever—But Why Doesn’t It Feel Like It?