I started raising my grandson just a few months into my retirement. My wife and I want to give him a good life, but it's financially draining.

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Some grandparents are taking on the responsibility of raising their grandchildren, often putting their own retirement plans on hold. This can be financially challenging, with some grandparents struggling to make ends meet. The circumstances leading to these arrangements vary, with some grandparents stepping in due to the death or absence of the parents, while others are doing so to provide a stable home for their grandchildren.

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