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Nikki Tundel
St. Paul, Minn.

Multigenerational living makes a comeback

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Multigenerational living was once commonplace in American culture. Today it's making a comeback -- thanks to the economic recession.

Unable to make ends meet, more and more adult children are moving back in with mom and dad. It's estimated that one-third of Americans between the ages of 18 and 34 are now living with their parents or in-laws. The financial benefits are hard to beat.

But, as reporter Nikki Tundel found out, some still worry about the stigma associated with returning to the nest.

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