For many Americans, affordability is no longer just an abstract economic debate. It affects daily decisions about housing, health care, food and family planning.
We follow three families in Arkansas, New York and Pennsylvania as they navigate inflation, rising costs and financial uncertainty.
Through personal stories and expert analysis, we look at how affordability has become a defining issue in American life.
But what does affordability really mean in a country where many people are working hard, earning more than before, yet still feel unable to get ahead?
As Americans continue to wrestle with the cost of living, the answers may determine the future direction of US politics.
