Let's explore some of the key reasons why the equation of "hard work equals success" seems to be changing for many in the U.S. The Rising Cost of Living vs. Stagnant Wages Hard work means little ...

Work is one of the foundations of American life. Almost always, being employed and earning income gives individuals the opportunity, responsibility, and community they need to flourish. The ...

A Pew Research Center study shows a majority of Americans still believe the ideal is achievable, but others say the dream is ...

What is the American dream? It's a "century-old phrase used to describe the idea that anyone can achieve success in the United States through hard work and determination," Pew Research Center said.

Living the American ... American Dream 'holds true.' Becoming a homeowner and retiring comfortably are two common goals that are now far from guaranteed, no matter how hard you work towards ...

That should be enough to ensure a good job, a secure retirement, the opportunity to educate your children and the ability to put a roof overhead.

We've been told this American dream: you work hard, you study good, you go to college, you get a good job, you climb the corporate ladder... it doesn't work like that anymore.' 'You cannot save ...

If we are struggling against what a new American Dream can be, why not start with the possible? I'm sure this work will not happen overnight. But I want to stop working so hard on a dream that ...

The American dream symbolizes many abstract ideals: hard work, assimilation, equal opportunity. But for generations it has meant one particular path in life: Get a job, save up for a down payment ...