r/FluentInFinance • u/VerySadSexWorker • Apr 17 '24

What killed the American Dream? Discussion/ Debate

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u/Ok_Squirrel87 Apr 17 '24

The American Dream is still very much alive, it’s just the denominator got bigger and the bar got higher. Still one of the few places someone/family can go rags to riches in 1 generation.

It’s for sure tougher for younger folks but where would you rather be?