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Gen Z relies on parents for financial support, straining household budgets

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A recent survey indicates that a significant majority of parents with adult Gen Z children are providing them with financial support, including help with living expenses and housing. This assistance, while intended to help Gen Z navigate a challenging job market and high cost of living, is reportedly straining the parents' own finances. Experts suggest that a lack of open communication between parents and their adult children about the terms and duration of this support is a primary driver of the financial strain. AI

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Gen Z relies on parents for financial support, straining household budgets

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Emma Burleigh ·

    Two-thirds of parents say their adult Gen Z kids still rely on them financially for support—even though it’s putting them under strain

    About 64% of parents say their adult Gen Z children still rely on them for money, housing, and more.

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