Employees with caregiving responsibilities face greater financial strain, lower retirement confidence and more concern about future retirement risks than employees without caregiving responsibilities, according to a new survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute.

The survey, which polled more than 2,500 U.S. employees aged 25 and older, found just 36 per cent of caregivers said their health status is excellent or very good, compared to 45 per cent of non-caregivers. Nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) said caregiving has had a negative........

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