S19E2 - The Millennial Struggle
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Millennials face a unique and pervasive state of survival mode as they enter middle age, caught between broken economic goalposts and the fading promise of traditional milestones.
The 2008 Recession: Entering the workforce during a major economic collapse severely depressed lifetime earning potential and delayed financial recovery.
Housing Out of Reach: Skyrocketing property costs and high interest-to-income ratios have priced many out of homeownership, forcing a reliance on renting or living with parents.
Student Loan Debt: Trillions in collective debt compound low initial…
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