When did everyday life in America become this expensive?In this episode of Unleashed 101, we break down the affordability crisis quietly crushing American families in 2025—the one politicians avoid naming, the media keeps soft-pedaling, and regular people feel every time they open their wallets.Groceries are up. Rent is up. Mortgage rates have more than doubled. Car insurance, utilities, gas, healthcare, and childcare are draining paychecks faster than wages can keep up. And while officials insist the economy is “strong,” millions of Americans are using credit cards just to survive, pushing total credit card debt past $1 trillion.This episode explains why the official economic story doesn’t match real life—and why you’re not imagining it.
In this episode, we answer:

• Why is everything so expensive in 2025?
• Why doesn’t wage growth  ...