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According to the more detailed report [1] the questions and answers were: Q2630. Do you currently consider yourself financially independent? Yes: 72% No: 28%
by michaelt 3mo ago
According to the more detailed report [1] the questions and answers were:
Q2630. Do you currently consider yourself financially independent?
Yes: 72%
No: 28%
Q2634. How financially independent do you currently feel from your parents (meaning you could support yourself without them if needed)?
Fully independent: 44%
Mostly independent: 17%
Somewhat dependent: 17%
Fully dependent: 8%
Not applicable: 14%
Then they report 17+17+8=42 = "42% of adults rely on their parents for financial support"
[1] https://news.northwesternmutual.com/download/2026+P%26P+Market+-+WAVE+3+-+Financial+Independence.pdf https://news.northwesternmutual.com/download/2026+P%26P+Mark...