Things feel wary as persistent inflation and high housing costs continue to squeeze household budgets.

Today, things feel wary as persistent inflation squeezes household budgets. CNBC reported young adults face sharper housing costs and inflation than older generations, a gap underscored by September's 3.7% Consumer Price Index print. Over on r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer, people are actively weighing whether to buy a home now or keep investing. Overall, the financial outlook trends anxious.