Episode 8: Can Young People Still Afford the American Dream? Part 2 with Ben Sampica

Ben Sampica returns to Building The Future for the second half of our conversation about affordability and whether the American Dream remains within reach for young people and working families.The group brings the question down to everyday math: buying a home with less than 20% down, PMI and first-time-buyer financing, emergency funds, credit cards, housing and utility costs, transportation, healthcare, food, and lifestyle choices. They also compare college, military service, and the trades while examining wages, job benefits, and what it takes to build a workable monthly budget.Part 2 is for students, young adults, parents, and working families making decisions about careers, spending, healthcare, homeownership, and building a stable future.