Living the 'American Dream' Now Costs $3.4 Million, Over Double Median Lifetime Earnings
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The "American Dream" costs $3.4 million over a lifetime, while median lifetime earnings are $1.7 million.
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Costs include getting married, raising kids, buying homes and cars, health care, college, retirement.
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Single-earner households struggle more financially than dual-income households.
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People with advanced degrees like MDs and MBAs can still afford the "American Dream."
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Specific costs wedding $35K, raising 2 kids $577K, 10 cars $271K, college for 2 kids $42K.