With a recession looming and costs of essentials like housing and food continuing to rise and stay high, many middle-aged Americans are finding that finances are tight not just for themselves, but for their aging parents, too. According to a 2025 survey from LendingTree, almost 1 in 4 Americans (28%) currently give money or help cover bills for their parents, their partner’s parents or both, while another 23% expect to do so in the future (1). Must Read According to the U.S. census, around 2.4 million A ...