The State of the American Dream

Published: Jan. 31, 2017, 3:36 p.m.

Struggling to pay bills and set aside savings? You\u2019re in good company: 92 percent of Americans say financial stability is more important to them than moving up the economic ladder. That\u2019s just about everybody, and it makes for a new version of the American Dream. \xa0In this episode, Erin Currier, who researches family financial security for The Pew Charitable Trusts, explains why, even during this time of economic recovery, so many people are still feeling uneasy. \xa0To listen and to learn more about that research, visit pewtrusts.org/afterthefact. It\u2019s about the data and trends shaping your world.