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Ivana Pino

What experts say you need to know about generational wealth

Photo illustration of four silhouetted heads in profile overlaid with money and getting larger. (Credit: Photo illustration by Victoria Ellis/Fortune; Original photos by Getty Images (2))

When it comes to building wealth, growing your net worth is half the battle. Building lasting wealth involves creating a plan for how it will be transferred and passed down to the next generation. This is known as generational wealth.  

Figures from Gobankingrates show that 70% of wealthy families lose their wealth by the next generation, with 90% losing it the generation after that.

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