Woman serving cupcakes to excited children (6, 4 and 7 years) at July 4th cookout. Focus on boy in middle. What is the American Dream? It is a complicated question, but a new survey from the ...

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 ...

“The American dream” is a century-old phrase used to describe the idea that anyone can achieve success in the United States through hard work and determination. Today, about half of Americans (53%) ...

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 ...

In today's economic climate, the financial requirements for achieving the American Dream are out of reach for some individuals, as it costs over $1 million more than most Americans earn in a ...