Episode

Old Dad, Young Kid?

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Talking Real Money - Investing Talk
Published
Jul 14, 2026
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1630
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Summary

Having a child later in life can change far more than your sleep schedule. It can completely rewrite your retirement plan. Don and Tom explore the financial realities of becoming a parent in your late 40s or 50s, from college savings and life insurance to delayed retirement and the temptation to sacrifice your own financial future for your children. Tom brings some very personal experience to the conversation—and a few stories about being mistaken for his daughter’s grandfather. Then, a liste...