Why Gen Z Can’t Afford The American Dream... Anymore

Gen Z was promised the American Dream: get an education, find a good job, buy a house, start a family, and build a better future. But for many young Americans, that dream feels further away than ever. With rising housing prices, student loan debt, expensive healthcare, stagnant purchasing power, and the growing cost of living, Gen Z is struggling to afford the life previous generations told us was possible. In this video, we explore why Gen Z can't afford the American Dream anymore, how the housing crisis and economic pressures are changing adulthood, and why so many young people are delaying homeownership, marriage, and having children. Is Gen Z failing to achieve the American Dream, or has the dream itself become unaffordable?