Boomer Parents: It's Time to Cough it Up | Money Moves with Jill Schlesinger

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Starter Homes are a Million Bucks Now

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Starter homes now cost $1 million in many parts of the country, leaving younger generations wondering whether homeownership is still a realistic goal.

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Jill asks whether buying a house should remain a cornerstone of the American dream, or if the idea itself has become outdated.

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Plus, caller questions: Dorian is feeling the financial strain of wedding season as travel costs, gifts and pricey trips pile up.

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And Andrew, a new dad, wants to know whether now is the right time to buy term life insurance.

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Caller Aaron has a family mess on his hands: his cousin bought a house with a girlfriend; they broke up, and now his cousin's credit is still tied to the property while the ex continues living there and refuses to refinance.

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Plus, Jill breaks down the new student loan rules that took effect on July 1, 2026, how parents and prospective students should navigate the new rules and why taking on debt for college may not be worth it anymore.

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Americans have been anxiously awaiting the so-called "great wealth transfer," where trillions of dollars are expected to pass down from Baby Boomers to their kids.

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