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EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 11 MIN

Why Can't Young Americans Afford to Leave Home?

from The Secret War on Cash · host Dean Heskin

In this episode of The Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos examine the housing affordability crunch now reshaping life for younger Americans. The discussion focuses on the fact that the income needed to afford a median-priced home has nearly doubled since 2020, while home prices, rates, and rent have all continued moving higher.The episode also explores the generational consequences of that shift, including the fact that 1 in 3 adults under 35 lives with their parents, even though most of them are employed. Dean and Chris connect this to the broader shortage of entry-level housing, the roughly 4 million-home supply gap, and the way rising costs are delaying wealth-building for younger households.Key topics include:housing affordability and mortgage-payment shockwhy younger buyers are being locked outrising rents and shrinking starter-home supplywhy higher incomes still are not enoughhow housing pressure fits the broader cash-war thesiswhat this means for families trying to build stabilityBrought to you by Swiss America.Get your free Secret War on Cash Report today.Call or text: 1-800-289-2646Visit: https://www.swissamerica.com/social

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