Grandparents Going Broke: Love, Family & The Financial Risk By Ivanhoe Broadcast News on May 15, 2026

Orlando, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) — Grandparents love spoiling their grandkids, but more and more families are relying on grammy and gramps for financial help. Surveys show nearly half of grandparents say they help pay for things like school expenses, activities, and childcare but that generosity can come at a cost, because research shows nearly 40 percent of households approaching retirement have no retirement savings at all. Many grandparents say they feel pressure to give, even when it stretches their own budget. https://www.ivanhoe.com/?p=37037&preview=1&_ppp=c734141888