This piece was originally published on Forbes on June 8, 2026.  Gen Z is coming of age in an economy where the traditional path to prosperity no longer works, and instead of giving up, they’re beginning to build new ones. For 70 years, the American Dream followed a predictable sequence: school, job,

Most Republicans and Democrats believe there should be federal policies in place to make housing more affordable, according to a recent Redfin survey.  For instance, 85% of Democrats say there should be first-time buyer tax breaks, and so do 77% of Republicans. These survey results align with broad

The median U.S. home price hit a record high, one factor that’s pushing some prospective buyers away.  New listings of U.S. homes for sale fell 1.7% from a week earlier during the week ending June 21 to their lowest level since February.  The total number of homes for sale dipped 0.4% week over week