(Not) Keeping Up with Our Parents
By: AARP Radio Prime Time | Source: AARP Radio
Teaching, journalism, social work—these were once fields where workers could make a decent living.
Once safe, professionals face profound financial volatility. In many cases, the current generation of workers does not earn as much as the previous one. This contradicts received American wisdom, which says children are expected to economically surpass previous generations.
Nan Mooney, author of "(Not) Keeping Up With Our Parents" spoke with more than 100 professionals and their families about their financial insecurity. She speaks to AARP Radio about her findings.
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