I moved from the US to South Africa 3 years ago. It's easier to achieve the American dream here.

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Christian Salafia and his wife Kim at Cape Agulhas, South Africa, in November 2020.
Christian Salafia and his wife Kim at Cape Agulhas, South Africa, in November 2020.

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Bill Gates calls for higher taxes on the rich — but warns against crushing the American dream

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Bill Gates' ideal tax system would leave him worth 62% less, but still a billionaire.

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More people will never own a home — they're the 'forever renters'

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Don't feel bad for Gen Z and millennials — they'll work less and live longer, Jamie Dimon says

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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon.

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A millennial shared how her family is pursuing their American dream after moving from Scotland to Florida. She's enjoying the beaches and weather but finds Florida can be expensive.

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Amber Peacock and her husband in Key West, Florida.
Amber Peacock and her husband in Key West, Florida.

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I spent 3 days in the American Dream mall, the continent's 2nd largest. Malls are coming back — take a look inside this one.

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Jenny Powers said she ended up doing more shopping than planned when she visited the parks at American Dream mall.

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The American dream is 'rapidly diminishing,' Walgreens boss says in plea to raise taxes for the wealthy

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As a beneficiary of the American dream, the Walgreens exec John Driscoll is asking lawmakers to do what they can to protect it.

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Today's parents have to pay $3.4 million to fund the American Dream for themselves and their kids

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