The New American Dream: How Stock Market Fever Is Changing Young Americans' Relationship with Wealth For decades, buying a home was seen as the ultimate goal for Americans, representing stability, belonging, and a tangible investment in one's future.
However, housing costs have skyrocketed 235% since January 2000, making this dream unaffordable for many young people.
As a result, younger adults are increasingly turning to the stock market as their primary means of building wealth.