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- Business Insider looked at how young adults aged 25 to 34 spent their money in 1989 compared to 2022.
- The findings show us how prices and habits changed since boomers were young adults.
- Young adults today are spending less on alcohol and paying less mortgage interest.
In 1989, you could see "Batman" and "When Harry Met Sally" in the movie theater. People wore brightly colored fashion and bought Nintendo Game Boy consoles.