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Diminishing Returns: Is the American Dream Still Being Built?

03/11/2026 Clocking It: The Political Rundown — Halfway Clocked The American Dream has always been sold as a promise. Work hard, play by the rules, and the market will reward you with a life measurably better than the one your parents had. A home of your own. A retirement that doesn’t depend on your next paycheck. A ladder, not just a floor. But promises require … Continue reading Diminishing Returns: Is the American Dream Still Being Built?