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Amid cost of living stress, many parents are supporting children well into adulthood

Polls show most Americans think young adults today have it harder financially than past generations. A majority of parents help their grown children with expenses, even if it hurts their own finances.

Amid cost of living stress, many parents are supporting children well into adulthood
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Polls show most Americans think young adults today have it harder financially than past generations. A majority of parents help their grown children with expenses, even if it hurts their own finances.

(Image credit: Mabel Lago/David Zucchero)

Originally published at NPR Business

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