People of all ages define the American Dream the same way — but millennials take it one step further
- Most millennials, Gen Xers, and baby boomers believe the American Dream is still attainable, according to the Bank of the West's 2018 Millennial Study.
- All three generations define the American Dream the same way: owning a home, being debt-free, and retiring comfortably.
- However, millennials place emphasis on the one thing Gen X and baby boomers find least important to attaining the American Dream: pursuing a passion.
The American Dream is alive and well.
Nearly 60% of respondents surveyed in Bank of the West's 2018 Millennial Study believe they have attained the American Dream or believe that it's still attainable today.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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