In trying to help grown children, parents can hurt their own retirement security. Here’s how to stop the flow of money.

Parenting doesn’t stop when your kids grow up—but the rules do change. The problem? Many parents miss the memo, and what once felt like “good intentions” when their kids were little now registers as ...

Conversations around parent-child relationships can lead to striking revelations about neglect, selfish actions, or a lack of a close parental relationship. Though there's no denying the impact ...

Adults with grown children are often still helping support them financially. And sometimes, those contributions take away from the funds they would otherwise be saving for retirement. According to a ...

There’s an unspoken rule that when your kids turn 18, your job as a parent is done. You know, they’re officially adults, ...

Many parents share that their grown, adult children frustrate them in countless unspoken ways and how this has changes their ...

As children grow into adulthood and their parents reimagine their day-to-day lives, many families experience an inevitable sense of disconnect later in life. Licensed social worker Joslyn Jelinek ...

Christie Kainz, a 33-year-old behavioral therapist, has yet to successfully pick up the tab for her parents. The last time Kainz attempted to pay — she covertly slipped the server a credit card — she ...

There's nothing more natural than wanting to help your children. However, it may be time to rethink your strategy if doing so derails your retirement plans. For most parents, retirement planning ...

There are no perfect parents, even fewer who never fail their kids in some way. We take liberties with them from the time they’re too little to protest, overriding their boundaries in pursuit of ...

Children naturally carve out their identities as they grow into adults—developing distinct opinions, boundaries, and lifestyles. What some parents interpret as defiance—such as rejecting advice, ...