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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Rachel Dobkin

Death to the American dream? Poll finds most agree hard work no longer guarantees economic gain

A new poll has found most U.S. adults agree hard work no longer guarantees economic gain, crushing the long-held cultural belief known as the American dream.

There is a running joke on TikTok, which is predominantly used by younger adults, that the Baby Boomer generation is now able to sell their homes for millions after buying them with a handful of raspberries.

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