October 12, 2026

Eye-Opening: How Much The American Dream Costs

By Drew Hayes

Over $5 million to be precise, and you’re going to need dual incomes and a lot of education–and we might add, some luck.

That’s up 4.1%n from last year’s report–owning your house, car and retirement costs are up 70% says Investopedia.com.

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Credit: Investopedia

Owning a home-up. Owning a car-up. Kids’ education-up. Your pets-up. You probably know all this–you are, after all paying for this stuff, while you are like George Jetson on the treadmill, chasing the American Dream. You can get there–it will cost you more today. And tomorrow. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About the Author

Drew Hayes
Chief Content Officer