Austin Williams

@UC9SLXh5V1bwFiS82DTRUx8A - 160K subscribers

Howdy! My name is Austin, and I make video essays exploring personal finance, consumer culture, generational wealth shifts, and the economic forces shaping modern life. My goal is to help you understand the systems shaping our financial lives and make more intentional decisions as a result! New videos every Friday! Business Inquiries: [email protected]

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Why Boomers Are Retiring BROKE

Why Boomers Are Retiring BROKE Austin Williams

42.2K views - 1 day ago

21 Things That Are No Longer Worth Your Money

21 Things That Are No Longer Worth Your Money Austin Williams

52.6K views - 1 week ago

Why Two Incomes Made the Middle Class POORER

Why Two Incomes Made the Middle Class POORER Austin Williams

253K views - 2 weeks ago

How Consumerism KILLED the American Dream

How Consumerism KILLED the American Dream Austin Williams

22.9K views - 3 weeks ago

The Real Reason the Middle Class Got So BROKE

The Real Reason the Middle Class Got So BROKE Austin Williams

33.4K views - 4 weeks ago

The Real Reason EVERYTHING is So Expensive Now

The Real Reason EVERYTHING is So Expensive Now Austin Williams

26.4K views - 1 month ago

CARS are a Huge SCAM

CARS are a Huge SCAM Austin Williams

24.6K views - 1 month ago

The REAL Reason America Won’t Make Sh*t Again

The REAL Reason America Won’t Make Sh*t Again Austin Williams

40.8K views - 1 month ago

The DEATH of Third Places: How Consumerism Killed Community

The DEATH of Third Places: How Consumerism Killed Community Austin Williams

32.2K views - 1 month ago

The DEATH of Settling Down: Why Adulthood Feels Impossible Now

The DEATH of Settling Down: Why Adulthood Feels Impossible Now Austin Williams

37.2K views - 1 month ago

Why Everything You Buy Feels Like a SCAM Now

Why Everything You Buy Feels Like a SCAM Now Austin Williams

27.8K views - 1 month ago

Too Old to HIRE. Too Young to RETIRE.

Too Old to HIRE. Too Young to RETIRE. Austin Williams

72.4K views - 1 month ago

The REAL Reason Everyone is BROKE

The REAL Reason Everyone is BROKE Austin Williams

48K views - 3 months ago

How Clothes Became a SCAM

How Clothes Became a SCAM Austin Williams

62.5K views - 3 months ago

Why Everything Feels Like A SCAM Now

Why Everything Feels Like A SCAM Now Austin Williams

51.1K views - 3 months ago

How Cheap Sh*t Made Everything Expensive

How Cheap Sh*t Made Everything Expensive Austin Williams

116.6K views - 3 months ago

Why I Quit Being So Frugal

Why I Quit Being So Frugal Austin Williams

41.2K views - 3 months ago

How Home Prices KILLED The Middle Class

How Home Prices KILLED The Middle Class Austin Williams

19.3K views - 4 months ago

1960 vs 2025: What Retirement Looks Like

1960 vs 2025: What Retirement Looks Like Austin Williams

29.8K views - 4 months ago

How The Middle Class Got So BROKE

How The Middle Class Got So BROKE Austin Williams

138K views - 4 months ago

How Cheap Sh*t KILLED The Middle Class

How Cheap Sh*t KILLED The Middle Class Austin Williams

156.6K views - 5 months ago

Boomers Are Retiring into a Healthcare Crisis Nobody Prepared For

Boomers Are Retiring into a Healthcare Crisis Nobody Prepared For Austin Williams

19.9K views - 5 months ago

I Analyzed 100 Years of Index Funds, Here’s What I Found

I Analyzed 100 Years of Index Funds, Here’s What I Found Austin Williams

31.9K views - 5 months ago

The REAL Reason Jobs Keep Getting Sh*ttier

The REAL Reason Jobs Keep Getting Sh*ttier Austin Williams

21.3K views - 5 months ago

Boomers Can’t Afford to Retire (So They’re Leaving America)

Boomers Can’t Afford to Retire (So They’re Leaving America) Austin Williams

110.8K views - 6 months ago

Boomers Bet Their Retirement on Housing (And Now They’re Broke)

Boomers Bet Their Retirement on Housing (And Now They’re Broke) Austin Williams

71.8K views - 6 months ago

The REAL Reason The Government Keeps Printing Money

The REAL Reason The Government Keeps Printing Money Austin Williams

15.2K views - 6 months ago

The Real Reason Boomers Are Retiring BROKE

The Real Reason Boomers Are Retiring BROKE Austin Williams

508.5K views - 6 months ago

The REAL Reason America Quit Making Sh*t

The REAL Reason America Quit Making Sh*t Austin Williams

170.4K views - 7 months ago

How Boomers KILLED The American Dream

How Boomers KILLED The American Dream Austin Williams

132.7K views - 7 months ago

Gen Alpha: The Most Exploited Kids in History

Gen Alpha: The Most Exploited Kids in History Austin Williams

25.8K views - 7 months ago

The Era of Cheap Sh*t

The Era of Cheap Sh*t Austin Williams

98K views - 7 months ago

How the 401(k) KILLED the Pension

How the 401(k) KILLED the Pension Austin Williams

16.3K views - 8 months ago

Retirement is a Huge SCAM

Retirement is a Huge SCAM Austin Williams

93.6K views - 8 months ago

Boomers Are Quietly Being Forced into Retirement (And It's Scary)

Boomers Are Quietly Being Forced into Retirement (And It's Scary) Austin Williams

133.8K views - 8 months ago

How ‘Looking Rich’ Keeps You BROKE

How ‘Looking Rich’ Keeps You BROKE Austin Williams

15.4K views - 8 months ago

7 Frugal Habits That SAVED Me From Going Broke

7 Frugal Habits That SAVED Me From Going Broke Austin Williams

19.8K views - 9 months ago

Roth IRA vs 401(k) Explained: Which Makes You Richer?

Roth IRA vs 401(k) Explained: Which Makes You Richer? Austin Williams

29.9K views - 9 months ago

$0 vs $100,000 Car: How Car Payments Keep You BROKE

$0 vs $100,000 Car: How Car Payments Keep You BROKE Austin Williams

26.4K views - 9 months ago

6 Brutal Truths You Learn After Going BROKE

6 Brutal Truths You Learn After Going BROKE Austin Williams

16.5K views - 9 months ago

$100,000 vs $1,000,000: What Retirement Looks Like

$100,000 vs $1,000,000: What Retirement Looks Like Austin Williams

80K views - 9 months ago

Struggling to Save? Here's Why Your First $10K is So Hard

Struggling to Save? Here's Why Your First $10K is So Hard Austin Williams

10K views - 9 months ago

$0 vs $100K Net Worth: How Your First $100K Changes Everything

$0 vs $100K Net Worth: How Your First $100K Changes Everything Austin Williams

23.8K views - 10 months ago

The EXACT Income that Buys You Freedom

The EXACT Income that Buys You Freedom Austin Williams

23.6K views - 10 months ago

Why I’ll NEVER Buy Nice Things Again

Why I’ll NEVER Buy Nice Things Again Austin Williams

49K views - 10 months ago

How I Built a $100K Portfolio in 5 Years

How I Built a $100K Portfolio in 5 Years Austin Williams

19.2K views - 10 months ago

Why I Quit Trying to “Retire Early”

Why I Quit Trying to “Retire Early” Austin Williams

26.7K views - 10 months ago

The EXACT Moment It's Too Late To Retire A Millionaire

The EXACT Moment It's Too Late To Retire A Millionaire Austin Williams

64.2K views - 10 months ago

You’ll Never Be Rich… But You Can Still Be Free

You’ll Never Be Rich… But You Can Still Be Free Austin Williams

23.7K views - 11 months ago

How I Save 40% on My Food Bill (Money Saving Tips)

How I Save 40% on My Food Bill (Money Saving Tips) Austin Williams

15.1K views - 11 months ago

12 Essential Frugal Habits to SURVIVE 2025

12 Essential Frugal Habits to SURVIVE 2025 Austin Williams

29.6K views - 11 months ago

How to Fix Your Finances in 6 Months

How to Fix Your Finances in 6 Months Austin Williams

21K views - 11 months ago

7 Everyday Things The Middle Class Can't Afford Anymore

7 Everyday Things The Middle Class Can't Afford Anymore Austin Williams

32.1K views - 11 months ago

My EXACT Portfolio After 5 Years of Investing (How Much I’ve Gained)

My EXACT Portfolio After 5 Years of Investing (How Much I’ve Gained) Austin Williams

54.3K views - 11 months ago

7 Frugal Habits to Live Below Your Means & Save FAST

7 Frugal Habits to Live Below Your Means & Save FAST Austin Williams

19.9K views - 1 year ago

10 EASY Frugal Hacks to Save Money on a Low Income

10 EASY Frugal Hacks to Save Money on a Low Income Austin Williams

39K views - 1 year ago

Signs You’re Quietly Getting Rich (Without Realizing It)

Signs You’re Quietly Getting Rich (Without Realizing It) Austin Williams

19.4K views - 1 year ago

Trump’s Tariffs Just Crashed the Market (Let’s Talk)

Trump’s Tariffs Just Crashed the Market (Let’s Talk) Austin Williams

23K views - 1 year ago

Quiet Luxuries You’ll Never Notice (Until You Have Them)

Quiet Luxuries You’ll Never Notice (Until You Have Them) Austin Williams

24.3K views - 1 year ago

How to Actually Make Money Online - A No BS Guide

How to Actually Make Money Online - A No BS Guide Austin Williams

13K views - 1 year ago