Prof G says ‘the ultimate intergenerational theft’ in the US just happened — and it’s 1 big reason Americans are having fewer kids. Here’s why he ‘bombs’ off to Beverly Hills and you can’t

“All you're doing is seeding advantage to the incumbents,” he says.

Younger people who missed out now face a housing crisis, which is impacting their ability to start families and have children. A study published in the journal Labor Economics found that a 10% rise in home prices suppressed births per woman by 0.01 to 0.03.

That means if you’re under 35, the odds are stacked against you. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t any opportunities to build and accumulate wealth.

Against all odds

Since Galloway argued that economic policies bolster those who hold assets, the obvious way to shift the odds in your favor is by playing the game: accumulate assets and boost your earnings.

Acquiring high-value skills in industries facing labor shortages could be an excellent way to bring in more income. For example, an elevator installer can earn roughly $99,000 a year without a college degree.

Minimizing debt and maximizing investments can also tip the scale in your favor. According to Empower, the median net worth of a person in their 20s is just $7,638 and for someone in their 30s, it’s $35,649.

If you’re in these age groups, you can outperform your peers with a few years of above-average income and lower-than-average debt. Remember that time is on your side, so accumulating even modest wealth early can help you enjoy the power of long-term compound growth.