The Daily Money: The American Dream has changed
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Plus: Take some tax tips from the rich
Good morning! This is Betty Lin-Fisher filling in today for Daniel de Visé for The Daily Money.
The American Dream of a house with a white picket fence and 2.5 kids used to mean upward mobility. But now young Americans are redefining the American Dream, saying it simply means achieving stability, reports my colleague Rachel Barber.
What has changed?
Speaking of money, you may not be rich, but you might be able to take some tips from the wealthy to do your taxes and save some money.
Reporter Medora Lee outlines some ways you may be able to save on your income taxes.
Winter weather is back in many parts of the United States, and it cause more pump pain for drivers who are already reeling from rising gas prices
Sesame Workshop is suing SeaWorld, accusing the theme park operator of withholding royalties and undermining the 'Sesame Street' brand.
Plus: Do you qualify for this IRS refund?
As of March 13, 2026, the price of gold is $5,120.90 per ounce. See daily price updates, percentage changes and historical trends for gold at USA TODAY Money.
Bath & Body Works said the new collection \
Millions of taxpayers may be owed an IRS refund for penalties or interest charged during COVID. You'll have to act quickly if you're one of them.
With the FIFA World Cup less than 100 days away, Jazwares, the company behind Squishmallows is set to release a lineup of World Cup themed plushies.
The reviews are in and it turns out Great Wolf Lodge's newest and most viral concoction, the Ranch Milkshake, is pretty enjoyable. See the review.
Home care, assisted living costs for older adults have surged over the past five years, straining affordability for middle class families, AARP said
U.S. stock index futures fell on Thursday as oil prices soared to around $100 a barrel, fanning inflation worries.
There are more ways than ever to use your retirement account as an ATM. But those transactions come at a cost.
The Powerball jackpot is up to $58 million for the lottery drawing on Wednesday, March 11. Do you have the winning numbers?
Uber is partnering with Amazon's Zoox to deploy robotaxis in Las Vegas and Los Angeles by mid-2027, changing the ridesharing landscape.