Thursday, December 8, 2011

SPOTLIGHT: College grad leaves nest, steps out

When Cortney Auter graduated from college and landed a job in her field of choice, she thought her "adult" life was starting off pretty good. 

She never thought she'd have to move back in with her parents because of student loans and other bills. But that's what happened to the struggling-to-be-independent woman. 

Auter, however, is not alone; and she's now a success story. 

According to the U.S. Census, more young adults are living in their parents' homes. Between 2005 and 2011, the percentage of men age 25 to 34 living in their parents' home rose from 14 percent in 2005 to 19 percent in 2011 and from 8 percent to 10 percent during the same period for women.  Read Full Story


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