I'm from France, and my husband is from New Mexico. We are raising our child in Florida with no family nearby.

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The author and her daughter.
The author is from France, and her husband is from New Mexico. Their daughter was born in Florida.

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My family and I have spent over $700,000 on long-term care for my mom and husband. I had to put life on hold.

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Tamara Johnson
Tamara Johnson has cared for her mother and now her husband.

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Our World Cup splurge wasn't about soccer. It was about making memories with our son.

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The author's son and husband cheer during a World Cup match in 2026.
The author said she and her husband are OK splurging to help make special memories with their youngest child since they had him when they were a bit older.

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I built a house for my dad with dementia to live in with us. When his health declined, it cost $120,000 to support him.

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John Nuar with his family
John Nuar's father went into memory care in 2021 after years of living with his family.

John Nuar

I splurged on VIP tickets to see Argentina in the World Cup. The convenience made it worth it, especially for my 81-year-old father.

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The author went to see Argentina against Cape Verde in Miami.

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My kids are growing up, and it's making me realize my parents are getting older, too

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A grandfather sitting with his grandson.
The author has started thinking more about his parents' aging as his kids grow up.

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I spend thousands a year on piano lessons for my kids. Now I'm taking them, too.

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The author playing at her piano recital.
The author said she didn't take piano lessons as a child, but is enjoying learning alongside her own children now.

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I live within 30 minutes of my 5 grandchildren. To keep our bond strong, I follow 10 rules.

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The author (not pictured) says that she has made sure to give the parents of her grandchildren the space they need to make mistakes.

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My 11-year-old son convinced me to buy a Lotto ticket after a rough month. We used our winnings for a family treat.

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The author bought a lottery ticket with all her family numbers, and they won enough to go out for ice cream.

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Will Ferrell says the 'best showbiz advice' he ever received came from his dad

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Will Ferrell.
Will Ferrell says his father's advice reshaped the way he approached his Hollywood career.

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