Say What You Will, Grandchildren Are A Blessing

DSC06693According to a recent study from American University, women are prone to quit working and help with childcare when their children have babies.  This is a trend that began to grow in 2008 and has increased since.  The author appears to think this trend has a negative effect on the financial outlook for these families when the women retire “early.”  But what about the health and happiness benefits of grandchildren or the fact that a few less years in a high stress job might add to your lifespan?  Possibly we should all take a breath and remember that money isn’t everything.

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