In 1975, a teenager working minimum wage for the summer could earn enough to cover a full year of tuition at a state university. Today, that same summer job covers about three weeks. The numbers tell a story of a broken bargain between generations.
Mar 13, 2026
In 1975, a median-income American family could buy a home on a single salary and still have money left over for summer vacations. Today, two incomes barely cover the mortgage. Here's the math that explains exactly how we got here — and why it should make every millennial's jaw drop.
Mar 13, 2026