We lost our retirement fund and gained our 36-year-old son as a roommate. Multigenerational living has made our lives fuller.

Tech Insider : Business
Pamela Hopkins is in a side-by-side image with her two grandkids, who are facing away from the camera.
Pam Hopkins and her grandchildren.

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What happens after you retire early? People who have done it in their 30s describe boredom, identity shifts, and second thoughts.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment
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Rose Han achieved financial independence at age 32.

Courtesy of Rose Han

I'm a childfree and a millionaire. I rent my home, have no plans for full retirement, and want to spend all my money before I die.

Tech Insider : Business, Economy
Man on TEDx stage
Jay Zigmont says he likely won't ever retire.

Courtesy of Jay Zigmont

I'm raising my grandson alone in my 70s and can't afford to retire. With gas prices rising, I worry about finances every day.

Tech Insider : Economy, Business
A grandmother and grandson.

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Why the founder of Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day decided to sell her business and retire at 53

Tech Insider : Business
Monica Nassif
Monica Nassif founded Caldrea and Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day.

Monica Nassif

I was laid off in my 60s and can't find a job after 11 months. I wish I could retire, but I can't afford it.

Tech Insider : Business
Robin Daniel
Robin Peppers Daniels pivoted to substitute teaching after Wells Fargo laid her off.

Robin Daniel

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

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Sports
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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.

Maggie Shannon, Annie Flanagan and Mike Kai Chen for BI; Courtesy of Susan Freeman and Noe Parenteau

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

My parents had no retirement plans after selling their house. They now live in Airbnbs, and I'm worried about them.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
an older woman looking out a window
The author's mother and father (not pictured) are living out of Airbnbs.

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Laid off, priced out, and restless: Why 4 women over 50 retired abroad

Tech Insider : Business, Economy, Style
A woman smiles on a balcony of the Duomo di Milano in Milan.
Sheahan on a rooftop terrace of the Duomo di Milano in Milan.

Courtesy of Cindy Sheahan

I'm 83 and raised my grandchildren and great-grandchildren. I work part-time for extra money and hope to retire by 90.

Tech Insider : Economy, Business
Sue Miller
Sue Miller has raised children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Sue Miller

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