“THE AMERICAN DREAM”

WHAT IS THE AMERICAN DREAM?

According to a study by Parade Magazine, the traditional American Dream is based on the belief that hardworking citizens can better their lives, pay their monthly bills without worry, give their children a start to an even better life and still save enough to live comfortably after they retire. But many average Americans are struggling—squeezed by rising costs, declining wages, credit-card debt and diminished benefits, with little left over to save for retirement.

Ultimately, we would all love to be DEBT FREE and live the American Dream. We ALL want the best for our families.

Have you ever wondered what would your life be like without any debt? Just for a minute try to imagine what it would be like to NOT owe anything to anyone.

THE UGLY TRUTH

Take any 100 people at the start of their working careers. Follow them for 40 years until they reach retirement age, and here’s what you’ll find:

– 54% will be dead broke – dependent on their meager Social Security checks, relatives, friends, and even charity for a minimum standard of living.

– 36% will be dead…have passed away

– 5% will continue working, not because they want to but because they have to.

– 4% will be financially secure.

– Only 1% will be wealthy.

That means only 5% of the work force ends up being financially successful while 95% retire more or less destitute. In short, only 5% of the population have enough to retire by age 65. There will be a high possibility, a 95% possibility that YOU will be either dead or dead broke by 65 years old.

Isn’t that scary?If these stats continue to hold true it means that many will be forced to move in with their kids at retirement. If you’re in your 40’s and still have 30 years left on your mortgage and little saved you best be kind to your children.

IS THE AMERICAN DREAM STILL POSSIBLE?