Asking Eric: Retired Parents Always Get Stuck Footing The Bill For Blended Family

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Dear Eric: My husband and I are senior citizens in a large, blended family. Back when we were younger, and both gainfully employed, we paid for everything any time our blended family got together. Over the years, the family grew larger numerically. The fact that we’re retired seems to make no difference in the expectation.

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