There is a pool of revenue for distribution. Youtube wants to keep more. There are always more creators competing for some of it... guess what happens.
YouTube is changing who can earn money from the Shorts Creator Pool.
Starting on February 1, 2027, creators must average 10M qualified Shorts views over the last 90 days to be eligible.
If you've been an adult for more than a decade, you realize that rate wasn't normal or sustainable. If you adapted your lifestyle and expectations to those rates, you probably need to make adjustments.
10 years ago: 30-yr mortgage rate was 3.4% & median existing home price in the US was $250k
Today: 30-yr mortgage rate is 6.7% & median existing home price is $446k
Result: $39k increase in down payment (assume 20% down) & 160% increase in monthly payment (from $887 to $2,302)
We call that a spending problem and a living outside of your means problem. The more money you make, the more money you spend. You have to know when to stop….