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The American Dream — which for many people involves some combination of owning a home, getting married, having kids and making enough after expenses to save for retirement and spend on leisure — is becoming increasingly expensive."The benchmark of a six-figure salary used to be the gold standard income," Sabrina Rom...

The nation's debt now stands at nearly $34.4 trillion, as of Wednesday.Since June, the last two $1 trillion jumps occurred in about 100 days.The U.S. Treasury building in Washington, D.C., on March 13, 2023.Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe debt load of the U.S. is growing at a quicker clip in recent months, in...

For decades, car ownership has been a trademark of the American lifestyle, with vehicles becoming symbols of freedom, independence and even rebellion, as well as a necessity. But in 2024, the country's legendary love story with the automobile appears to have reached a crucial point of potential no return, as cars ha...