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May Housing

Plan a caregiving strategy for anyone

American retirees often become both givers and receivers of care and financial support. Usually, they are providers early in their retirement and end up as the recipients as they grow older and possibly outlive their retirement funds.

By Anna M. Rappaport May 27, 2026 3 min read
Plan a caregiving strategy for anyone

American retirees often become both givers and receivers of care and financial support. Usually, they are providers early in their retirement and end up as the recipients as they grow older and possibly outlive their retirement funds.

People don’t often include these situations in their retirement planning. Figuring out how to prepare for them can protect you in retirement.

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