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‘It’s never enough’: young Americans struggle to build financial independence as cost of living spikes
A difficult job market and rising costs are making it harder for young adults to enter adulthood Young people are already facing the worst entry-level job market since the start of the pandemic and significant economic instability. But overall economic conditions are ...
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A difficult job market and rising costs are making it harder for young adults to enter adulthood Young people are already facing the worst entry-level job market since the start of the pandemic and significant economic instability. But overall economic conditions are ...
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According to The Guardian’s source item, ‘It’s never enough’: young Americans struggle to build financial independence as cost of living spikes, A difficult job market and rising costs are making it harder for young adults to enter adulthood Young people are already facing the worst entry-level job market since the start of the pandemic and significant economic instability. But overall economic conditions are making it more challenging for those just entering adulthood. More than eight in 10 young adults rate the economy as “bad” or “terrible”, according to a recent survey conducted with more than 1,000 18- to 34-year-olds around the US by Generation Lab, a research firm studying young people. While young adulthood is known as a time for establishing independence and responsibility, many are attempting to do so amid cuts to social safety net programs and the ever-increasing costs of basic needs like gas and groceries . Continue reading…
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