7 Things Millennials Say Cause Them To Live Paycheck to Paycheck

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For many Americans, living paycheck to paycheck is the norm a strain onfinancesthey are all too familiar with.

Even the largest living adult generation in the U.S., millennials, is not exempt from financial struggles.

For 14.3% of millennials, medical expenses are the leading culprit of their financial strain.

For 23.6% of millennials, splurging is the culprit behind their paycheck-to-paycheck lifestyle.

Millennials were more likely than other generations to cite this as their primary financial strain.

The top culprit?

Not having enough money.

Nearly half 43.5% of millennials cite insufficient funds as the reason for living paycheck to paycheck.

This issue isnt unique to millennials.

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