After the Fact

The State of the American Dream


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Struggling to pay bills and set aside savings? You're in good company: 92 percent of Americans say financial stability is more important to them than moving up the economic ladder. That's just about everybody, and it makes for a new version of the American Dream. In 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. To listen and to learn more about that research, visit pewtrusts.org/afterthefact. It's about the data and trends shaping your world.

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