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Re:42% of adults rely on their parents for financial support by dclowd9901 on Thursday July 16, 2026 @02:59PM (#48938748)
Yet, with 37% of people being only a $400 surprise cost away from financial destitution, you might be completely wrong.

https://www.investopedia.com/here-s-how-many-americans-can-t...

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Re:42% of adults rely on their parents for financial support by Legend2440 on Thursday July 16, 2026 @03:33PM (#48939187)
That's not what your linked article says.

37% of survey respondants say they would need to use a credit card to cover a $400 expense. They wouldn't be destitute, they just don't immediately have the cash.

It also cites another study that put the number much lower, at 8%.

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