I talked to over 100 grandparents — they say their role is wildly different than they expected

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Many of America's grandparents are taking on more responsibilities, from caring for grandchildren full-time to providing more financial assistance.

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Dorenne Simonson didn't anticipate being a mother again — especially not at 66.

We wanted to freeze time with our daughters. So we rented out our house and sent them to school in 3 countries in one year.

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Lisa Lucas and her husband rented out their London home and spent a year living out of backpacks with their two daughters across the US, Japan, and the Netherlands.

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What goes into a $75,000 a year kindergarten? Breaking down the cost of New York City private schools.

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The Avenues School
The Avenues School will be Manhattan's most expensive private school next year, with tuition of more than $75,000 for kids as young as two.

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I'm raising my 4-year-old granddaughter on my own in my 60s. I expect to work until I die.

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Dorenne Simonson is her granddaughter's caregiver.

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Elon Musk says Anthropic's philosopher has no stake in the future because she doesn't have kids. Here's her response.

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Elon Musk is a science nerd. His latest memo is another glaring example.

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A 30-year-old dad was diagnosed with heart failure after 5 subtle symptoms. It's a growing problem with younger adults.

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Alex Balmes, 32, was hospitalized for heart failure. He said lifestyle changes like exercise have helped him recover to keep up with his 6-year-old daughter.

Courtesy of Orlando Health.

I left my 15-year career to become a stay-at-home mom. I was sad and embarrassed, but now I see it as a privilege.

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Tiffany Tuttle.

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I needed my dad's help to buy my first home and to stay afloat after a layoff. An early transfer of generational wealth is essential.

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Arran Skinner and his family.

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We quit our 6-figure jobs to launch a company together. Working with your spouse can be complicated — boundaries help.

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Daniel and Gemma Ng and their family.

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I raised my grandchildren after my daughter and son-in-law died. Now 87, it wasn't how I expected retirement to be.

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Rebecca Reed
Rebecca Reed raised her grandchildren.

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