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Stressed high income woman
Success
Even most six-figure earners say buying a house is unattainable—half of Americans can’t afford to dine out or vacation in a cost of living crisis
By Emma BurleighMarch 5, 2026
Teacher with her hands on her head
Success
The average American teacher makes $72,000, but one in three are so broke they’re taking on side hustles like Uber driving
By Preston ForeMarch 4, 2026
clooney
Economy
It’s more than George Clooney moving to France: America is becoming the ‘uncool’ country that people want to move away from
By Nick LichtenbergFebruary 27, 2026
trump
Politics
People really did have a kind of millennial optimism in 2016, Gallup finds, as hopes for the future fade
By Linley Sanders and The Associated PressFebruary 10, 2026
birthday
Commentary
America marks its 250th birthday with a fading dream—the first time that younger generations will make less than their parents
By Mark Robert Rank and The ConversationFebruary 8, 2026
Investing icon Kevin O'Leary
Success
Kevin O’Leary blasts attacks on billionaire entrepreneurs as a ‘huge mistake’—He says they don’t get enough credit for the jobs they’ve created
By Emma BurleighFebruary 4, 2026
Match Group says a ‘readiness paradox’ is crippling Gen Z in dating: Fear of hard-launching on Instagram is making it worse
Success
Match Group says a ‘readiness paradox’ is crippling Gen Z in dating: Fear of hard-launching on Instagram is making it worse
By Sydney LakeJanuary 21, 2026
Clooney
Europe
George Clooney moves to France and sends a strong message about the American Dream
By Nick LichtenbergDecember 30, 2025
Jim Farley
Success
Ford’s CEO: America is ignoring the ‘essential economy’ as AI eats entry-level white-collar jobs
By Nick LichtenbergSeptember 23, 2025
American Dream
Success
You need at least $5 million—and a college degree—to reach the American Dream, new report says
By Nick LichtenbergSeptember 23, 2025
A protestor stands on a stage speaking on a microphone, with protestors behind them holding up a sign that says 'solidarity.'
Travel & Leisure
From rail strikes to white pants, the Gilded Age shaped both Labor Day and America’s summer economy
By Jamie Stengle and The Associated PressAugust 29, 2025
Taylor Swift hugs her boyfriend Travis Kelce on the field, wearing gloves and red lipstick.
Arts & Entertainment
‘Love Story’ for markets: Travis Kelce unveils American Eagle collection right after Taylor Swift engagement
By Eva RoytburgAugust 27, 2025
College students
Commentary
I’m a VC founder and mother to 5 Gen Z kids. My listening tour of 50 young adults shows a hunger to work hard and rewrite the American Dream
By Lori CashmanAugust 10, 2025
Two cans of Chef Boyardee, with a microwaveable cup version on top
Success
Chef Boyardee’s founder sold the brand for $6 million in 1946—Conagra has just sold it for $600 million to a private equity firm
By Preston ForeJuly 7, 2025
The American Dream is alive and well: The number of ‘everyday millionaires’ is soaring, with over 1,000 people joining the ultrawealthy club daily
Success
The American Dream is alive and well: The number of ‘everyday millionaires’ is soaring, with over 1,000 people joining the ultrawealthy club daily
By Emma BurleighJune 25, 2025
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