For decades, the American Dream has been defined by upward mobility – buying, selling and moving as life evolves. But in 2026, that mobility is being redefined by powerful economic forces.

Immigrants who journey to the United States for a better life often say they are coming in search of the American dream. But many people in the U.S. — immigrants and natural-born citizens alike — now ...

Hard work, hope, and freedom once defined the American Dream. New data suggests all three are becoming harder than ever for ...

Inflation has dimmed the American dream. It now costs $5 million over a lifetime to fund eight key components of the American dream, including homeownership and raising children, according to a new ...

THE AMERICAN DREAM — often idealized by the house and white picket fence — has been debated, pondered and relentlessly pursued by those who have lived in the United States for generations, as well as ...

After the progress made during the Civil Rights era, Black Americans finally believed they could achieve the American dream that was available only for white Americans. Advancements in education, ...

As the U.S. celebrates Independence Day, national pride is at a historic low. But new data reveal that belief in the American Dream remains alive and well. Roughly "7 in 10 Americans are optimistic ...

The image of the “American Dream” that was envisioned and sold to Americans during the post-World War Two economic boom is now considered a core image of American culture. However, this image of a man ...

White picket fences. Green, manicured lawns. Children on bicycles. The “American Dream” conjures images of a suburban ideal and elicits hope and optimism, especially for immigrants and for those ...