GENZ (AGES 7-23)
"I think that for my parents' generation
the American Dream guaranteed having
a house, children, and a long-term career.
I think of the American Dream as having
a nation that works for everyone from all
social and economic backgrounds.
23-year-old product designer from Minneapolis
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MILLENNIALS
(AGES 24-37)
"My parents wanted to have a steady job in the city, have a nice house and some kids, and
eventually retire on the lake in New Hampshire. I don't want to have children or get married
soon. We're in like $70,000 of student loan debt total. How are we supposed to save up for
a ceremony, a down payment on a house, all that stuff? I feel people my age haven't been
given the economic opportunities our parents have. My American Dream is paying off my
student loans."
25-year-old marketing associate from Newton, Massachusetts
GEN X (AGES 38-56)
I believe the American Dr