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11 Ways Boomers Waste Money in Retirement

April 5, 2023 · Personal Finance
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Financially supporting your adult kids

I know it can be quite difficult for young adults out there, especially in this day and age. Inflation seems to be raging; it takes way longer to save money if you want a home, not to mention all the college loans that put you in debt for life.

I hate to break it to you, but as difficult as this situation might be, blindly writing a check for your adult kid won’t do the trick. Did you know that more than half of parents out there are still providing for their children, even if they are over 18? You probably didn’t. Also, do you know how much it costs them? No less than $1,000 a month.

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