The price of the American Dream has soared to over $5.3 million this year – almost $2 million more than just a few years ago, according to a new Investopedia report.
The eye-watering sum represents the estimated lifetime tab for typical American milestones, including paying for a wedding, paying for healthcare and retirement, raising two kids and putting them through college, buying new cars and owning a home.
The dream cost $5 million last year, $4.4 million in 2024 and just $3.4 million in 2023, the investment site estimated.
Read more at https://nypost.com/2026/10/08/us-news/the-american-dream-now-costs-5-3-million-2-million-more-than-just-three-years-ago/
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