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The Important Part: Investing with Liz Thomas

The Important Part: Investing with Liz Thomas

How to Build Wealth in Today's Economy with Kyla Scanlon

Oct 21, 2026 · 43m

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About this episode

The American Dream used to feel within reach. But with rising housing costs and an uncertain job market, younger generations are questioning what financial success looks like and whether the traditional path still makes sense. This week on The Important Part, financial educator and In This Economy? How Money & Markets Really Work author Kyla Scanlon joins Liz Thomas to discuss how younger generations are redefining the American Dream. Kyla shares why she believes today's economy increasingly rewards asset ownership and what that means for people trying to build wealth. Liz and Kyla also explore the growing divide in how young people approach money. Kyla shares her observations on why some…