Why Two Incomes Leave You Broker Than One (The Two-Income Trap)

We were told that "Two Incomes" meant double the wealth. The data shows it actually means double the risk.

BA couple earning $132,000 a year should be financially secure. They followed the script: went to college, built careers, and combined their finances. But in 2026, many dual-income households are living paycheck to paycheck, one emergency away from disaster.

In this video, I break down The Two-Income Trap—the economic phenomenon (discovered by Elizabeth Warren) that explains why modern families are financially weaker than single-income families were in the 1970s.

We analyze the exploding costs of Housing, Childcare, and the "Bidding War" that has destroyed middle-class savings. If you and your partner are working 80+ combined hours a week and still can't get ahead, this video explains exactly why.

Topic covers:
The $132,000 "Broke" Couple
The Math: Why 1 + 1 =1
The Two-Income Trap Explained (Elizabeth Warren Data)
1970 vs. Today: What Actually Changed?
The "Bidding War" for Housing & Schools
The Hidden Costs of the Second Earner (Taxes & Daycare)
Why You Have No "Margin for Error"
The Solution: The One-Income Foundation Strategy

Resources:
Elizabeth Warren's "The Two-Income Trap" Research
Historical Cost of Living vs. Wages Data
2026 Middle Class Inflation Guide

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