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American Dream Now Costs Over $5 Million, Report Finds

9/27/2025

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Investopedia says achieving the American Dream costs over $5 million, up $600,000 from last year.
The $5 million covers retirement, healthcare, homeownership, raising children, cars, vacations, pets, and weddings.
The average bachelor’s-degree holder earns about $2.8 million over a career, under half the amount.
A Maryland finance professor notes goals vary and stresses early saving.
Investopedia details milestone costs.

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Story summary

Investopedia says achieving the American Dream costs over $5 million, up $600,000 from last year.
The $5 million covers retirement, healthcare, homeownership, raising children, cars, vacations, pets, and weddings.
The average bachelor’s-degree holder earns about $2.8 million over a career, under half the amount.
A Maryland finance professor notes goals vary and stresses early saving.
Investopedia details milestone costs.