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Crafting the new American dream

It's still about `doing better than your parents' but the focus is on fulfillment

By Penelope Trunk
June 11, 2006

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The American dream has changed. It used to be a college education, a steady job, a nice house (and a family to fill it), and a better financial picture than what your parents had. (Full article: 884 words)

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