Daycare Costs, Grandkids, & Early Retirement: Finding the Balance

Mind Your Money with Bradshaw Rogers Financial Partners · Mar 19, 2026 · 10m

Rising daycare costs are forcing many families into tough conversations, and grandparents often feel caught in the middle. In this episode, we explore the emotional pull of helping with grandkids and the long-term financial tradeoffs that come with retiring earlier than planned. These decisions are rarely about money alone, but the consequences can last for decades. Finding the right balance matters for both generations.

Here's some of what we discuss in this episode:

👶 Caring for Grandkids: When family needs spark retirement questions

❤️ Emotional vs. Financial Pull: Weighing priceless…