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<\/a><\/p>\nIf you\u2019re feeling an extra squeeze these days, you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n
A recent look at the so-called sandwich generation<\/strong> finds that financial pressures associated with caring for family members from different generations are burdening middle-aged adults. These increased strains are stemming from primarily grown children rather than aging parents<\/strong>.<\/p>\n (Read more: The Affordable Care Act At Three: Quality Over Quantity<\/a>)<\/p>\n A new study from the Pew Research Center in Washington, \u201cThe Sandwich Generation: Rising Financial Burdens for Middle-Aged Americans<\/span>,\u201d found that almost half (48%) of adults ages 40 to 59 provided some financial assistance to at least one grown child in the past year — with 27% providing the primary support.<\/p>\n (Read more: Pat Summit Meets a diagnosis of Dementia Head-On<\/a>)<\/p>\n In contrast, 21% of adults provided financial support to a parent age 65-plus.<\/p>\n What accounts for the different? The economy. The study notes that the recession took a \u201cdisproportionate toll\u201d on young adults. Even young adults<\/strong> (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you\u2019re feeling an extra squeeze these days, you\u2019re not alone. A recent look at the so-called sandwich generation finds that financial pressures associated with caring for family members from different generations are burdening middle-aged adults. These increased strains are…<\/span><\/p>\n