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 ...
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 ...
New York Post

Why learning financial literacy has to be part of the American dream: former CFTC commissioner

Through July 4, The Post, in conjunction with the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, is featuring US citizens explaining what the American dream means to them in 2026 — including Caroline ...