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Published: January 23, 2026

Caregiving comes from the heart, but it can strain your finances

If you've ever stepped in to help a parent or loved one, you know how quickly it adds up.

On average, family caregivers spend $7,200 a year of their own money.1 Medical bills, home adjustments, and time off work don't usually hit all at once. But over time, the costs can pile up fast.

It doesn't take long before you're dipping into savings, putting off your own goals, or feeling stretched too thin.

This month's Visual Insights Newsletter looks at caregiving and four other life events that can change your financial reality.

It shares practical ways to prepare in advance, so you can face life's curveballs with less stress and more confidence.

Click here to check out the full newsletter.

Sources

1. AARP, 2024 [URL: https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/ltss/family-caregiving/financial-supports-family-caregivers]

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