A recent Wall Street Journal/NORC poll indicated a significant gap between people’s wishes and expectations regarding owning a home, having a family, and looking forward to a comfortable retirement. Economics reporter Rachel Wolfe joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why the pessimism is more pronounced today compared to previous generations.

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