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Why I have a roommate at my age

Single moms. Retirees. Entrepreneurs. Americans of all ages are doubling up with roommates as rents continue to climb.

Digging out of debt

richard kline
Richard Kline is paying off student loan debt and starting a business.
  • Roommate : Richard Kline
  • Ages: 36
  • Where : New York City

I'm finally getting back on my feet after paying off all my student loans from law school. I had more than $100,000 in debt.

Money is still tight though because I helped start a new company called Legaladvice.com.

That why I've always had a roommate. New York City is too expensive to afford housing on a single income. My rent is $2,450 for a one-bedroom.

I live with Stan, who's my age, and we've known each other since middle school. I don't even think living with others is that weird anymore.

Besides, I spend very little time in the apartment and mostly just use the place to eat and sleep.

  @CNNMoney - Last updated November 05 2014 06:58 PM ET

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