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11 Things Emotionally Supportive Grandparents Never Say to Their Grandkids, According to a Psychologist
11 Things Emotionally Supportive Grandparents Never Say to Their Grandkids, According to a Psychologist

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11 Things Emotionally Supportive Grandparents Never Say to Their Grandkids, According to a Psychologist

11 Things Emotionally Supportive Grandparents Never Say to Their Grandkids, According to a Psychologist originally appeared on Parade. In any emotionally supportive relationship, it all comes down to how you treat and speak to the other person. This particular relational factor is not limited to connections such as between a parent with their child, or between two people in a marriage or friendship. It also applies to workplaces, extended families and this is something that continues to be true in a relationship between a grandparent and grandchild. Ahead, discover the things that emotionally supportive grandparents never say to their grandkids, according to a mental health professional. A psychologist reveals the phrases that these emotionally intelligent grandmothers and grandfathers avoid, and why they're harmful for grandchildren to hear. Plus, why it's important to be emotionally supportive of granddaughters and 10 Things Every Kid Needs To Hear From Their Parents and Grandparents, Child Psychologists Say Why Is It Important To Be Emotionally Supportive of Grandchildren? Gina Radice-Vella, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist and Chief Psychologist at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, says that it's important for grandparents to be emotionally supportive of their grandchildren for a variety of reasons. 'Primarily, children need many sources of emotional support,' she explains. 'While we often think of parents as the primary source of support for children, parents are not the only source of support. Other important people in a child's life, such as grandparents, can have a profound impact on their development. In fact, grandparents can play a vital role in reinforcing many of the values, attitudes and beliefs shaped by a child's parents. Children often look to outside sources for validation, comfort and support, and grandparents can be the primary source they look to.' Related: 9 Habits of Grandparents Who Stay Emotionally Close to Their Grandkids—Even From Far Away 11 Phrases Emotionally Supportive Grandparents Avoid, According to a Psychologist 1. 'Don't tell your Mom/Dad.' Dr. Radice-Vella says that asking a child to withhold something from their parents is wrong for many reasons. She explains, 'First, it teaches children that secrets are okay to hide the truth. Secondly, it can create a lot of pressure for children to feel as if they must harbor a secret because Grandma or Grandpa told them not to tell. This can lead to feelings of shame or guilt, and ultimately may lead to acting-out behavior.' She adds that an emotionally supportive grandparent would not say this because they would want to promote an open, trusting environment and teach effective communication skills. 2. 'Big boys/girls don't cry.' Children should never hear this phrase from an adult, 'because it tells the child that it is not okay to cry and that their maturity is contingent on holding their emotions in,' Dr. Radice-Vella notes. She says that an emotionally supportive grandparent would not say this because it does not teach a child anything nor does it offer a loving, supportive space for the child to express emotions. Related: 3. 'Don't be sad.' 'This statement invalidates a child's emotional experience,' Dr. Radice-Vella explains. 'It teaches them it is not okay to be sad, even though that is what they are experiencing at the moment. It can cause them to second guess their internal experience, without good evidence for doing so. Labeling emotions and internal experiences is crucial for healthy psychological functioning.' Instead, emotionally supportive grandparents would help a child label their feelings and validate the emotional process. 4. 'Stop crying.' Dr. Radice-Vella says that this phrase 'puts pressure on a child to put a stop to their feelings,' which is rarely possible to do. 'An emotionally supportive grandparent would not say this because they would want to create a safe space for the child to express their emotions, without shame or embarrassment,' she explains. 'An emotionally supportive grandparent would model what healthy emotional expression looks like and teach the child healthy, adaptive coping skills they could use in the moment.' Related: 5. 'It's not a big deal.' This statement could cause a child to question their emotional reaction to an event. 'If something upsets the child, telling them that it's not a big deal causes them to second guess their response to the situation,' Dr. Radice-Vella says. 'Over time, this can lead to a pattern of self-doubt, self-deprecation and insecurity.'On the flip side, an emotionally supportive grandparent would reassure the child that it is okay to be upset and ask how they can help them in that moment. 6. 'You're overreacting.' 'This statement implies that how a child is reacting is wrong or improper,' Dr. Radice-Vella says. 'It can cause a child to question their response to certain situations, which may lead to insecurities and poor boundaries later in life.' Related: 7. 'You're bad.' Dr. Radice-Vella says that 'You're bad' or any phrase that implies something negative about a child's inherent worth should be avoided. 'When a child makes a mistake or does something wrong, it is okay to name the behavior as 'bad' or 'wrong',' she says. 'However, we must be careful not to label the child as such. To avoid it completely, emotionally supportive grandparents may focus on labeling a positive behavior instead.' Related: 6 Ways Kids Benefit From Spending Time With Grandparents, a Child Psychologist Reveals 8. 'Grow up.' According to Dr. Radice-Vella, this statement creates pressure for a child to respond in a way that is beyond their control. She adds, 'An emotionally supportive grandparent would not say this because they would want the child to feel comfortable expressing themselves as they are, without the pressure to be older or more mature than they may be ready to be.' Related: 9. 'You're making me mad.' These words aren't emotionally supportive because 'it signals to a child that they are responsible for another person's feelings, which is not the case,' Dr. Radice-Vella goes on to explain, 'Every person is entitled to feel how they feel, but one must take accountability for that feeling rather than blaming it on someone else. As a child, to hear the message that they are responsible for someone feeling a certain way, particularly a negative emotion, can lead to feelings of guilt or sadness. This statement does not model adaptive coping and essentially shifts the focus away from the person to the child.' 10. 'Hurry up.' Dr. Radice-Vella says that hurrying children can create anxiety. 'Children are naturally curious—from their eyes, the world is full of new and exciting things," she continues. "They see things in ways adults don't. When we try to hurry them through life, even small day-to-day activities, we are stifling their curiosity, imposing a false sense of urgency and reinforcing a societal message that we must constantly rush through life to get to the next thing.' 11. 'You're stupid.' It's simple: any negative comment or insult about a child is not emotionally supportive. 'Grandparents want to send messages of love, acceptance and unconditional worth that make children feel good about themselves,' Dr. Radice-Vella says. 'Critical statements or insults, especially from loved ones, can really affect how a child views themselves. The younger the child, the more impressionable they are, meaning those messages are going to become part of their internal view.' Up Next:Source: Gina Radice-Vella, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist and Chief Psychologist at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. 11 Things Emotionally Supportive Grandparents Never Say to Their Grandkids, According to a Psychologist first appeared on Parade on Jul 30, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 30, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword

Dear Abby: My daughter expects me to help with her kids — instead of their deadbeat father
Dear Abby: My daughter expects me to help with her kids — instead of their deadbeat father

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Dear Abby: My daughter expects me to help with her kids — instead of their deadbeat father

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I love our 7- and 2-year-old grandchildren very much and enjoy spending time with them. The issue is, we feel we are being taken advantage of. Our daughter and her husband are still married but lead separate lives. He works out of town and comes home most weekends. Her weekends usually begin on Friday when she 'has to' have someone keep the kids until he gets home (if he comes home). She returns on Sunday night when he leaves for work. Our daughter expects us to pick up the grandkids from school and/or the babysitter on Friday and keep them every weekend. She doesn't ask; it's assumed we will do it. If we say we can't, or make other plans, all hell breaks loose. It's the end of the world because she has to change her plans. We have tried talking calmly with her about it, but then she threatens to not let us see the children at all. We're exhausted and don't know what to do. — VEXED IN VIRGINIA DEAR VEXED: Tell your entitled daughter firmly that she will have to make other arrangements for the children on two weekends a month because you and your husband are exhausted and need time to yourselves. Remind her that when she started a family, the children became her (not your) primary responsibility. You have generously given her free babysitting services for many years. Those services are expensive, as she will learn when she starts pricing them out. I seriously doubt she will react by depriving you of seeing them. It would be cutting off her nose to spite her face. DEAR ABBY: Three months ago, my husband was diagnosed with metastatic squamous cell carcinoma that had originated in his lungs and spread throughout his body. He died last month after a brutal battle with this horrifying disease. He was a former smoker and had worked in a factory that exposed him to various chemicals. During his struggle, we learned that getting a CT scan of his lungs every year would have detected his deadly cancer. His doctor never advised him to have this simple scan that could have identified it early in its development and possibly saved his life. Unfortunately, neither he nor I knew the importance of asking for the test. A CT is a straightforward, low-cost scan generally covered by most insurers when it has been 15 years or less since quitting smoking or when other exposures are present. Please share this message with your readers and encourage those with risk factors to request this essential procedure. It could make the difference between early detection and treatment or a life-and-death struggle with this lethal disease. — SORROWFUL IN INDIANA DEAR SORROWFUL: Please accept my sympathy for the loss of your husband. I lost my husband to lung cancer, and I know how silently aggressive it can be. (He, too, was diagnosed at stage 4, although he had not been exposed to the risk factors your husband was.) I am grateful that you wrote about how important a diagnostic tool a CT scan can be. Readers, please think about her important message and have a conversation about it with your doctor. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. Solve the daily Crossword

Brian McEniff: ‘I have a huge grá for the county. I love Donegal, that's just it'
Brian McEniff: ‘I have a huge grá for the county. I love Donegal, that's just it'

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Brian McEniff: ‘I have a huge grá for the county. I love Donegal, that's just it'

Brian McEniff's brief directions end with what feels like his most salient wedge of detail: 'You'll see four Donegal flags in the garden.' He's already standing there among them when you arrive, looking as proud as any man could possibly look on a lawn full of fluttering green and gold polyester. He's 82 years young now. Or 82 and a half, as he points out. Sprightly, engaging and still sharp as a tack. As Donegal prepare for only a fourth ever All-Ireland final appearance, the man who led the county to its first is in his element. The house is alive with people, mostly grandchildren and great-grandchildren dispersed across a multitude of couches and tables, some quietly reading and others busily colouring. READ MORE None of them bat an eyelid at yet another randomer walking through the hallway talking football with the man of the house. Unicorns won't colour themselves, after all. And it's that kind of house. A home. 'There are always people here,' says McEniff with an air of understandable fulfilment. But before we sit down, he picks up a photo of his younger self alongside his four siblings. Mary, his only sister, passed away in May. He instinctively rubs his index finger gently across her face. McEniff himself suffered a heart attack at the end of 2021, a period he reflects upon as a 'scary time' but almost four years on, he is grateful to be feeling hale and hearty again. 'Fortunate, thankful,' he says. [ Donegal v Kerry: Breakdown of the 2025 All-Ireland football final by numbers Opens in new window ] He has been living in this house since the mid-1960s, tucked just in off Bundoran's main street behind the Holyrood Hotel, which his parents bought as a B&B in 1949 and so started the McEniff hotel empire. Brian junior, or Briany as his dad affectionately calls him, brings a tray of pastries and a pot of steaming tea. Brian pours. An audience with the godfather of Donegal football has begun. 'Ah, I wouldn't take much notice of that,' he smiles at the godfather sobriquet. And yet in this very room well over a decade ago now Jim McGuinness laid out his vision to McEniff for the future of Donegal football. Both men would scoff at the imagery of the heir apparent seeking validation from the kingmaker, but there's more than a scrap of truth in there. Brian McEniff and Jim McGuinness at the 2012 All-Ireland final, when Donegal defeated Mayo. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho 'Jim's plans were super, he was ahead of his time,' recalls McEniff. But others weren't convinced. McGuinness applied for the senior job twice and was overlooked on both occasions. But when McEniff was asked in 2009 to head up a committee to appoint a Donegal under-21 manager, he realigned destiny. [ Dean Rock: Donegal's devastating counterattack combined with Kerry's reliance on Clifford to settle it Opens in new window ] 'Jim got them to the All-Ireland under-21 final in 2010 but then later that year he actually wasn't going to go for the senior job when it became vacant. He was probably p**sed off at not having got it previously but I told him he had to go for it. Thankfully he did and the rest is history.' If McEniff is the godfather, then McGuinness is the messiah. But when Donegal advanced to their first ever Ulster SFC final appearance in 1963, McEniff was living and working in Canada. He spent four years there but missing out on that provincial final left a mark on his soul. 'There was a deep sadness that you weren't at home to be involved. That feeling stayed with me.' When his dad suffered a stroke in 1965, McEniff returned to help with the family business. He managed the Donegal minors in 1969 and 1970 but was then relieved of his duties. Sacked. By the end of 1971 the Donegal seniors were drifting. Leitrim had beaten them 3-11 to 2-5 in the last league game of the year that December. Morale was low. With nobody at the tiller, McEniff assumed the role of player-manager. 'Thirteen of the team that lost to Leitrim won the Ulster Championship the following year. It's amazing what can be done.' It was Donegal's inaugural Ulster triumph. McEniff would bring five provincial titles back to the hills but 1992 proved to be the landmark year. 'The buzz around the county was unreal ahead of that final,' he says. Donegal homecoming: McEniff with the Sam Maguire in 1992. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho 'But within the camp we kept a lid on it, some of our boys had won an under-21 All-Ireland in 1982, so they'd been on the go a while. Still, we entered the final against Dublin very much as underdogs.' But they emerged as heroes. The outpouring of pride and joy in the aftermath was something the county had never experienced before. Still, over the years McEniff has always been conscious within the euphoria there was also some heartache. In particular, the fate of 25-year-old Seamus Braid who died following an assault on O'Connell Street just hours after the game. With only a couple of minutes remaining at Croke Park that afternoon, Donegal selector Michael Lafferty, in a fluster, grabbed McEniff and told him a young fan was standing in the dugout alongside the subs. 'Brian, what are we going to do with this man?' McEniff, absorbed totally in what was unfolding in front of him, waved away the drama: 'Just leave him there.' Video footage of those final seconds shows the supporter, wearing a maroon checked shirt and sporting a green and yellow headband, standing among the Donegal subs. At the final whistle he throws his arms around McEniff. It was Seamus Braid from Downings. 'Somebody had hopped the fence and got in our dugout. When the game was over that same boy had a hand on my shoulder as I went across the pitch. 'I later found out he was the young lad who was killed that night. That was very sad, very hard on his family, so when I think about the final whistle I think about that boy.' On the side-line at Croke Park during the 1992 All-Ireland final. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho When Sam Maguire arrived to Donegal for the first time on the Monday evening, McEniff alighted from the team bus and carried it across the Donegal-Leitrim border outside Bundoran. When they got to his hometown soon after, his mam was among the throng waiting to welcome the team home. A lifetime's ambition had been realised. McEniff stepped away at the end of 1994 but he returned to manage Donegal for one more year in 2003 because, again, nobody else wanted the gig. Perceived as a hopeless rabble, McEniff guided that team to an All-Ireland semi-final. The next time Donegal would reach the last four was to be under McGuinness. Full circle. McGuinness first caught McEniff's eye in the 1990 Donegal intermediate final, after which the Donegal manager asked him in for a trial. Subsequently, McGuinness was invited to join the county squad but the Glenties man had plans to hit America. 'I said to him, 'Jim, I'm putting you on the Donegal panel, you can't be going to America.' He stayed,' remembers McEniff. McEniff in 2005: 'The game we play is hard to live with.' Photograph: Andrew Paton/Inpho Since offering guidance to McGuinness during those formative years, the pair's relationship has remained strong. When the Donegal 1992 side were the Jubilee Team before the 2017 All-Ireland final, McGuinness was unable to attend as he was coaching in China so his son Mark Anthony stood in and took to the field holding McEniff's hand. 'I've known Jim since he was a kid, so I was very proud to walk out with Jim's son alongside me that day.' As for this Sunday, McEniff believes Donegal will win. 'The game we play is hard to live with. Jim is probably the most highly skilled GAA team manager ever – O'Dwyer and Heffernan were great managers in their time but Jim has raised the bar way up.' [ Patrick McBrearty is the golden thread running through the Jim McGuinness era Opens in new window ] Before McEniff had even left Croke Park after the semi-final win over Meath two weeks ago, his phone started buzzing. 'Manus Boyle was first to call. I knew why he was on before I answered, 'Well Brian, what about tickets for the final?' 'I'd hardly hung up when Tony Boyle called. 'Tony, Manus has been on already.' We have a great friendship, there's a great bond with that 1992 team. You can never break that.' There can only ever be one first time. Celebrating victory over Dublin in the 1992 final. Photograph: James Meehan/Inpho Irrespective of the result this Sunday, McEniff will be standing outside Supervalu in Bundoran next Saturday selling lotto tickets for Realt na Mara. As he does every weekend. 'Saturday afternoon, one o'clock. I enjoy it, I meet people, locals and visitors. And I sell like hell. A lot of times I'd have to end up moving people on, 'Look, I've lotto tickets to sell here, go on,' he laughs. All-Ireland winning manager, All-Star footballer, Ireland international Rules manager, Ulster Railway Cup boss, hotelier, club lotto salesman, a man of many hats. Just over his shoulder in the livingroom is a walnut veneered piano – he's also talented pianist. Above it on the wall is a photo of his 10 children. He takes the frame down off the wall and like any proud dad he goes through the achievements and whereabouts of all 10. He has 21 grandchildren too, but sadly his grandson Jarlath Ruane died in February 2024. Sport is sport, but it doesn't cocoon you from tragedy. He might be known to many as a football man, but a moment in his company is all you need to realise above all else Brian McEniff is a family man. 'That was a very difficult time for us all,' he says. As he speaks, his wife, Cautie – a Cork woman he met while studying hotel management in Cathal Brugha Street – enters the room. 'My mother was a very special lady, she made life possible for me to play football at the level I played. Herself and that good woman there,' he says, pointing to Cautie. Pride of all: 'I always think it goes back to those years I missed when I was away. I have a huge grá for Donegal.' Photograph: Bryan O'Brien 'Two wonderful people who allowed me to pursue so many things in life.' As we walk out the front door he swings opens both arms to jokingly acclaim the four Donegal flags blowing in the light sea breeze. He was in Donegal town a few weeks back when he noticed a bric-a-brac shop on the Diamond. He told Cautie to hold on a second and popped inside. Moments later, much to her amusement, he emerged clutching a bundle of Donegal flags. 'I always think it goes back to those years I missed when I was away. I have a huge grá for the county. I love Donegal, that's just it.' As for all the talk of David Clifford, McEniff feels Michael Murphy could be the difference maker on Sunday. 'Michael is god up here,' he says. 'They call Peter Canavan god, but Murphy is our god.' McEniff, McGuinness, Murphy. Donegal's holy trinity. Still, for a man of religion, McEniff says he hasn't prayed for Donegal to win the All-Ireland. 'No, I pray for Jim. He's a great man.' It takes one to know one.

Dear Abby: My son-in-law is awful to me
Dear Abby: My son-in-law is awful to me

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Dear Abby: My son-in-law is awful to me

DEAR ABBY: My daughter has been married to her high school sweetheart for 15 years. Their marriage has been rocky from the start due to her husband's 'God' complex. He's a spoiled brat and a compulsive liar. He has not only caused mayhem in his own family but has nearly destroyed ours. He was extremely disrespectful to his late parents, and shortly after their deaths his bullying began being directed at us. Unfortunately, I have been the primary target. As a career businesswoman, I've always been able to respectfully stand my ground. Because he cannot control me like he does everyone else, he degrades, ridicules and belittles me, hurling nasty language and offensive behavior at me at every opportunity. I have tried everything humanly possible to get along with him. I've been a kind, loving mother-in-law and grandmother to his children. My daughter can't protect me, nor can my husband. I'm at the point of being willing to sacrifice my relationship with my daughter and grandchildren to get away from this monster. Counseling has given me tools to protect myself emotionally, but in the real-time situation they are not helpful. Any thoughts, Abby? — BROKEN-HEARTED IN NEW ENGLAND DEAR BROKEN-HEARTED: Your son-in-law is an elder abuser and probably a misogynist. The example he sets for your grandchildren is abominable, and they shouldn't grow up thinking it is normal behavior. Perhaps it's time you model the behavior your daughter should follow and separate yourself entirely from her husband. See her one-on-one, if at all. If you would like a relationship with your grandchildren, leave it up to her to make sure it happens. In the meantime, if you have a will, talk to a lawyer about changing it to ensure her husband cannot gain control of your assets. DEAR ABBY: My daughter-in-law is scheduled for surgery in a few weeks. She will need to take a leave of absence from her teaching job. When she put in her request to the principal, he wanted to know what kind of surgery she was having. At first, she told him it was personal and she would prefer not to say, but he continued to harass her until she told him. She was embarrassed because it's a female-related procedure. I told her what he did was unprofessional and it's possibly illegal (HIPAA) for him to ask such a question. In her contract, she's allowed to take an LOA for personal reasons. How do you think she should have handled this situation? — LEAVE OF ABSENCE IN THE EAST DEAR LOA: I think your daughter-in-law handled the grilling as best she could. But understand that the principal had no right to pry into her medical needs. What he did was ethically and morally wrong. If he wanted a note from her doctor explaining her need for time off for surgery, he could have requested it. The details of the procedure were none of his business. If she is suffering emotional distress because of his harassment, she should consult a lawyer. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. Solve the daily Crossword

10 Biggest Wastes of Money Keeping Parents From Retiring
10 Biggest Wastes of Money Keeping Parents From Retiring

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10 Biggest Wastes of Money Keeping Parents From Retiring

Many parents have spent their lives working hard, sacrificing and saving with the hope of a comfortable retirement. But instead of relaxing, many are still working and managing money stress. The issue is not always insufficient savings. Often, it is the steady drip of overlooked expenses that slowly erodes financial security. Emotional spending, outdated habits and routine generosity can quietly delay retirement. Learn More: Read Next: Here are some of the biggest money mistakes standing in the way. Supporting Adult Children Financially Whether it's helping with rent, student loans or covering the 'temporary' cellphone bill that's lasted five years, many parents are still financially supporting grown kids. While it's natural to want to help, long-term assistance can become a major budget buster. That monthly Venmo to cover groceries? It adds up. If retirement is the goal, at some point the financial umbilical cord has to be cut. Find Out: Overspending on Grandchildren Gifts, vacations and frequent outings for grandchildren can quickly get out of hand. A few small treats each month can add up to thousands a year. Generosity is meaningful, but without limits, it can create a pattern that drains retirement funds and prolongs time in the workforce. Living in a Home That Is Too Big or Expensive Holding on to the family home after the children have moved out is common, but it can also be expensive. Large homes come with high utility bills, property taxes, maintenance costs and insurance premiums. Downsizing can reduce monthly expenses and unlock home equity, offering more flexibility and less financial stress in retirement. Keeping Too Many Subscriptions and Services Streaming platforms, fitness apps, magazines and food delivery services often stay active long after they are regularly used. Many people pay for subscriptions they forgot about or no longer need. These recurring charges may seem small, but together they can quietly eat into fixed income and reduce financial breathing room. Owning More Cars Than Necessary Maintaining multiple vehicles means more spending on gas, insurance, registration and upkeep. For parents no longer driving daily or commuting to work, keeping extra cars may not make sense. Selling or consolidating vehicles can reduce costs and simplify life without sacrificing convenience. Underestimating Healthcare Costs Healthcare often becomes more expensive with age. Premiums, copays, prescriptions, dental care and long-term care are rarely accounted for in full. Without a clear healthcare budget, rising costs can quickly drain savings and force retirees to tap into funds meant to last for decades. Letting Daily Spending Go Unchecked Routine purchases like coffee, takeout, shopping trips and brand-name items can create a silent drain. Small daily expenses do not seem significant on their own but add up over weeks and months. Without mindful budgeting, these habits can cause spending to outpace income and limit financial freedom. Holding On to Expensive Hobbies Hobbies like boating, golfing or collecting antiques can bring joy but also come with high costs. When interest fades or priorities shift, the expense may no longer be justified. Scaling back or switching to lower-cost alternatives can help stretch retirement savings further without giving up enjoyment. Helping Family Without Clear Limits Financial support for family members is often given out of love, but without clear boundaries, it can become a recurring expectation. Whether it is co-signing a loan, covering unexpected expenses or giving gifts, ongoing financial help can reduce long-term security. Setting limits helps protect retirement while still offering occasional support when needed. Not Having a Clear Spending Plan in Retirement Many focus on saving for retirement but overlook how they will spend once it begins. Without a clear withdrawal strategy and monthly budget, retirees risk burning through funds too quickly. A clear, long-term financial strategy is essential for making savings last and reducing the chance of needing to return to work. More From GOBankingRates Mark Cuban Warns of 'Red Rural Recession' -- 4 States That Could Get Hit Hard 10 Cars That Outlast the Average Vehicle 6 Big Shakeups Coming to Social Security in 2025 This article originally appeared on 10 Biggest Wastes of Money Keeping Parents From Retiring Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data

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