High housing costs are changing young people's financial plans — MarketWatch
The high cost of buying housing is prompting many people in their 20s and 30s to reconsider traditional personal finance advice. In an article published on September 16, 2026, MarketWatch writes that such advice viewed homeownership as a way to build wealth.
Housing as a financial goal
For many young adults, buying a home may seem unattainable. The article also explores what renters who do not buy housing may gain and give up.
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The example of Tanisha Saunders
Thirty-six-year-old Tanisha Saunders, after graduating from college eight years ago, was optimistic about the prospect of achieving the American dream, which she considered to include homeownership. She took steps toward this goal, including researching assistance programs for first-time homebuyers.
However, in recent years, Saunders said she has let go of the idea of becoming a homeowner. The publication cites her story as an example of young people reassessing their attitudes toward buying real estate.
