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Caregiving's hidden financial costs, explained

Original: Caregiving is hard. These are the hidden financial costs.

A new report highlights the often-overlooked financial toll of caring for family members. Beyond direct expenses, caregivers face reduced earnings, missed promotions, lost retirement savings and out-of-pocket costs that add up over years. The piece urges families to plan ahead for these burdens, which fall disproportionately on women and unpaid relatives providing long-term care.

Why now: Growing numbers of people are caring for aging relatives and want guidance on the financial impact

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