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The discussion shifts to macroeconomic factors, notably the decline of the American dollar’s value and the rising cost of essentials like housing. It is pointed out that, in recent years, earning $100,000 a year now places individuals in lower-income brackets compared to previous generations. Many Americans find themselves unable to afford homes or achieve financial independence despite high incomes, pushing some toward government assistance or side gigs like DoorDash to make ends meet.