Stories Tagged as
American dream
A small gelato business confronts big questions
by
Alli Fam
Apr 22, 2020
The owner of two Los Angeles stores shares her fears and hopes about surviving the coronavirus pandemic.
Adventures in Housing: Holding out on a home to invest in something else
Nov 26, 2019
Zarrish Khan was about to buy a house when tragic news prompted a U-turn.
Almost half of American households are unable to save for emergencies
Jul 25, 2017
And many don't have enough to cover basic needs for three months.
My Economy: Refugee says America is still 'the land of opportunity'
Feb 8, 2017
For the Ngalamulume family, the vetting process was difficult. But now two brothers are taking advantage of opportunities their parents never had.
Post-war economic prosperity increased America’s interest in Christmas decor
Dec 2, 2016
Sarah Archer explores economic prosperity in post-war America in her book, "Midcentury Christmas."
How do you define the American dream? Ikea wants to know
Sep 21, 2016
Can a company built on selling stuff help Americans achieve sustainable, happy lives?
What's the future of 'the American dream'?
Aug 22, 2016
When it comes to shaping the country's future, it's important to ask what we're aiming for.
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Why Americans feel the economy is rigged
Jun 29, 2016
A majority of respondents to our recent poll said the economy was rigged.
What it feels like to be a middle class family today
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Tommy Andres
Jun 9, 2016
Maybe it's time to redefine what it means to be middle class in America
Does the American dream still exist?
by
Janet Nguyen
Oct 30, 2015
People shared with us stories about their financial anxieties.