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What this article fails to mention is that a ton of these kids are still supported to some extent by their parents.
The cut-off age for insurance is increasing--in some states it's 25, and I just read that NJ is trying to extend their cutoff until 28. Not depending on your job for insurance makes a HUGE difference and allows you to take a low-paying internship or a job in your "chosen" field.
Not investing for retirement freaks me out, however, and I just can't abide by that. I mean, I can't save much now, but I'm doing it, and that's the important thing. When I make more, I'll invest more.
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