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Kids May Outearn Parents for First Time | Seattle News
For the first time in 50 years, today’s kids could outearn their parents—thanks to a shrinking workforce and soaring job demand starting around 2040. With fewer young workers entering the market and more openings than applicants in places like North Dakota and South Dakota, wages may rise and housing become more affordable. This shift reverses decades of stagnant pay driven by a booming youth labor force. But don’t get too hopeful: AI, immigration, and ongoing tax burdens for younger generations could still reshape the outlook. While some states lag behind, the core trend points to a brighter…
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