Millennials aren’t having kids. Here’s why.

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Andrew Van Dam
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This hits Brian's personal finance and family planning interests directly - understanding demographic trends affects long-term financial planning, career decisions, and personal choices about kids. The data-driven approach aligns with his analytical mindset, and the economic implications could spark content about financial tradeoffs millennials face.

Relevant Domains

Personal finance/risk/long-term planning - Primary intersection Family/time management/tradeoffs - Secondary intersection

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"The Real Cost of Kids for Tech Workers: A Data-Driven Analysis"

Thesis

Tech salaries look great until you factor in childcare costs, opportunity costs, and the financial reality of raising kids in expensive tech hubs.

Your Hook

His own calculations when considering family planning, comparing Seattle/SF costs vs. income.

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"Why Financial Independence Takes Priority Over Family Planning"

Thesis

Millennials aren't avoiding kids due to values - they're making rational economic decisions based on housing costs, student debt, and economic uncertainty.

Your Hook

How achieving FI through side projects and tech career enabled family decisions vs. being forced into them.

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"Building Wealth in Your 30s: The Childless Millennial Advantage"

Thesis

The demographic shift creates unique wealth-building opportunities for those who choose to delay or skip having children.

Your Hook

Tracking his own wealth accumulation trajectory and how it compares to peers with kids.

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#personal-finance #demographics #millennials #family-planning #data-analysis #economic-trends #wealth-building