Now, even six-figure earners say buying a house is unattainable—half of Americans can’t even afford to eat out or go on vacation right now

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by Emma Burleigh
March 5, 2026
Many U.S. adults say essentials like healthcare, energy, groceries are out of their budgets in a cost of living crisis—now, many are forced to delay the American Dream of homeownership.
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Originally published on Fortune on 3/5/2026