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Young Adults Urged to Embrace Side Hustles Amid Rising Costs

5/8/2025

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Soaring housing costs and inflation are reshaping the financial landscape for young adults. Experts Jean Chatzky and Rachel Rodgers urge teens to embrace side hustles, entrepreneurship, and investment skills. With a staggering one in three young adults living at home, navigating these economic challenges is crucial for building a secure financial future.

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Soaring housing costs and inflation are reshaping the financial landscape for young adults. Experts Jean Chatzky and Rachel Rodgers urge teens to embrace side hustles, entrepreneurship, and investment skills. With a staggering one in three young adults living at home, navigating these economic challenges is crucial for building a secure financial future.