The Hill

The death of the American Dream is now official

Tens of millions of Americans are three months away from financial ruin. A single quarter stands between the average household and bankruptcy, and the average household knows it. According to a recent ...
New York Post

Hope of the American Dream is still alive — but optimism greatly differs by demographic: survey

More than half of people still believe that the American Dream is possible for those who want it — but optimism about achieving it greatly differs by demographic. That’s according to a new survey of 2 ...
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'Outmoded and distant': The new reality of the American dream

In the early 20th century, millions of people from different corners of the world packed their bags, boarded ships, and left the homes of their ancestors behind to chase a dream. To them, the American ...
The Conversation

What is the American Dream, and has it become harder to achieve in recent years?

Few ideas are as central to the nation’s identity as that of the American Dream. With the 250th birthday of the United States coming up in July 2026, it’s worth stepping back to examine a concept ...
New York Post

The American Dream is dead in California, here’s the $80 billion plan to save it

A top Wall Street executive has an $80 billion plan to save California, and reignite the American Dream. JPMorganChase CEO Jamie Dimon admits the American Dream is “fraying,” as Americans flee ...
USA Today

The American dream meant upward mobility. Now, it means stability.

For decades, the American dream meant upward mobility, but many young people today define it as simply achieving stability. To them, securing housing, a stable career, health care and education are ...