Yes, It Pays to Share a Home With Family. But Plan for Some Challenges, Too.

The Wall Street Journal, Aug. 16, 2025-Robyn A. Friedman
Whether it is college graduates taking over the basement because they can’t afford to buy or rent, or grandparents seeking the security of family as they age in place, multigenerational households in the U.S. have skyrocketed. According to the Pew Research Center, between 1971 and 2021, the last year for which these statistics are available, the number of people living in multigenerational households quadrupled. The trend is driven by financial issues, the need for caregiving for both children and older adults, and delays in new household formation by young adults.
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