{"product_id":"generation-fcked-how-millennials-and-gen-z-were-robbed-of-the-american-dream-and-how-we-can-fix-our-futures-9781637748824","title":"Generation F*cked: How Millennials and Gen Z Were Robbed of the American Dream and How We Can Fix Our Futures","description":"\u003cb\u003eOur economic system has changed, and younger generations are being locked out of the opportunities our parents once had. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeneration F\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ecked* exposes how the system broke, why the old rules no longer work, and what Millennials and Gen Z can do to reclaim their financial futures.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCancel your subscriptions. Make coffee at home. Go to college. Don't rent. Buy a house to build equity. That advice was built for a different economy. Today, those choices come with far less certainty. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith rising inflation, unaffordable housing, stagnant wages, and crushing student debt, the traditional 'rules of success' for many working- and middle-class young adults no longer lead to the outcomes once promised. This leaves younger generations searching for strategies that actually work in today's world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing on Freddie Smith's personal journey and data-driven insights, \u003ci\u003eGeneration F\u003c\/i\u003ecked* explores the uncomfortable reality of how the American Dream--homeownership, family, and a secure retirement--has become increasingly difficult for people under forty-five. With a frank, solutions-oriented approach, this modern guide to our financially f*cked reality will help you: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand how the economy became so unequal and which institutions profit as the cost of living rises\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTalk about the generational wealth divide with older generations in ways that encourage empathy, understanding, and productive conversation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDecide whether renting or homeownership makes sense for your life, and take meaningful steps toward clearing debt, investing, and saving\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild a retirement plan without relying on Social Security or sacrificing your work-life balance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStay informed, advocate for change, and redefine success on realistic, modern terms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe current system isn't sustainable. By pairing big-picture clarity with actionable, ground-level guidance, \u003ci\u003eGeneration F\u003c\/i\u003ecked* offers a path toward a more stable, fair, and achievable future, serving as a guide for generations navigating a radically different economy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Benbella Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781637748824\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2026 pg. 123\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Freddie Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52537487524021,"sku":"9781637748824","price":18.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_9b307b9a-a233-42e7-9fa3-0e92aae07ee1.jpg?v=1779169775","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/generation-fcked-how-millennials-and-gen-z-were-robbed-of-the-american-dream-and-how-we-can-fix-our-futures-9781637748824","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}