affordability challenges
Coverage of affordability challenges in the Nexus archive.
- New car payments reach all-time high as affordability challenges persist in US
Outstanding auto loan debt in the US has increased by 57.3% over the past decade, reaching nearly $1.7 trillion, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The rise highlights ongoing affordability challenges for car payments.
- Harvard’s housing report has a darker message than affordability—the middle-class home was always a historical accident
A Harvard study reveals that the historical era of middle-class homeownership in the U.S. was an anomaly driven by specific conditions, not a natural economic norm. The 2026 State of the Nation’s Housing report highlights persistent affordability challenges, weakening demand, and structural issues like student debt and job market instability exacerbating the crisis.
- In Yemen, Starlink internet brings opportunities – for some
Starlink is expanding internet access in Yemen despite Houthi resistance and high costs, enabling growth in the country's digital workforce. However, affordability remains a barrier for many Yemenis.
- Parents helping Gen Z become homeowners through generational wealth, study finds
A study reveals that parents are helping Gen Z achieve homeownership through generational wealth, despite broader affordability challenges in the U.S. This trend highlights intergenerational support in overcoming housing barriers.
- Parents helping Gen Z become homeowners through generational wealth
Parents are increasingly supporting Gen Z in achieving homeownership through generational wealth, despite broader affordability challenges in the U.S. This trend highlights intergenerational financial assistance as a key factor in navigating housing market difficulties.