You Can't Afford to Live Anymore
Why Housing, Wages, and the American Dream Are Colliding
At one point, the American Dream felt attainable. Work hard, save your money, buy a home, and build a better life for the next generation. Today, for millions of Americans, that dream feels increasingly out of reach.
Housing prices continue to climb. Rent consumes larger portions of paychecks. Inflation has stretched household budgets, while wages have struggled to keep pace. Many people are asking the same question:
How did life become so unaffordable?
In this episode of We Have A Problem, Kaylyn sits down with Zachary Foust to explore one of the defining economic challenges of our time: the rising cost of living in America.
Together, they discuss why homeownership has become increasingly difficult, whether corporate greed is contributing to higher prices, how stagnant wages have affected the middle class, and whether the American Dream is slipping away for younger generations.
Rather than reducing the conversation to politics or headlines, this episode examines the broader economic forces shaping everyday life—and what those changes mean for families, communities, and the future of opportunity in America.
Whether you're trying to buy your first home, wondering why your paycheck doesn't stretch as far as it once did, or simply looking to better understand today's economy, this conversation offers thoughtful insight into one of the biggest issues facing Americans today.
In This Episode
- Why housing has become so expensive
- The growing gap between wages and the cost of living
- Inflation and its impact on everyday Americans
- Is corporate greed driving higher prices?
- Why homeownership feels out of reach
- The shrinking middle class
- Is the American Dream still achievable?
- What the future of housing and affordability may look like
About the Guest
Zachary Foust joins We Have A Problem to discuss the economic realities affecting millions of Americans. From housing affordability and wage stagnation to the broader forces reshaping the middle class, Zachary offers thoughtful perspectives on the Federal Reserve, Real Estate, and Economics. Follow him at @zachary.loft on IG and @zachary_foust on TT or his YouTube Channel @ZachFoustShow