Answer: Almost 50%

Questions:

• Do you plan to live within 10 miles of where you live now? Why or why not?
• Why do you think those who move away are more satisfied with the neighborhood they live in?
• What do you think are the reasons that people like to stay close to their childhood home as they grow up? Do you think this is a positive or negative when it comes to the overall economy? 

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Behind the numbers (from Federal Reserve study);

Nearly half of adults age 22 and older currently live within 10 miles of where they lived in high school, but those who have moved farther from home are more likely to be satisfied with the overall quality of their neighborhood.

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About the Author

Tim Ranzetta

Tim's saving habits started at seven when a neighbor with a broken hip gave him a dog walking job. Her recovery, which took almost a year, resulted in Tim getting to know the bank tellers quite well (and accumulating a savings account balance of over $300!). His recent entrepreneurial adventures have included driving a shredding truck, analyzing executive compensation packages for Fortune 500 companies and helping families make better college financing decisions. After volunteering in 2010 to create and teach a personal finance program at Eastside College Prep in East Palo Alto, Tim saw firsthand the impact of an engaging and activity-based curriculum, which inspired him to start a new non-profit, Next Gen Personal Finance.

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