Homeownership is slipping out of reach. Meanwhile, student debt drags you down just as you try to take off in life. To survive and thrive in today's reality, you need a whole new personal finance toolkit. Global News money reporter Erica Alini blends the big picture with practical advice to give you a deeper understanding of the economic forces shaping your money struggles and how to overcome them.

Mind over money -- Know your enemy: Debt is not created equal -- Everything starts with housing -- Making money like you mean it -- The big fat retirement myth -- Learning about investing: Not optional -- Prepping for lives curveballs -- Sharing money and paying for babies -- All in the family.