The American dream has always been what that one person wanted it to be for them!
My dream was to have a wife, to have a house, to own a classic Mustang. I have that and it did come from hard work, sacrifice, saving and planning. No one can take that away from me.
If you have a different idea of an American dream then go for it.
However don’t rain on someone’s parade because you don’t want to work and save to achieve the goal.
Through out my career I have encouraged others to save for the future. For retirement or for future medical. Right now, I encourage all of you to save and do not be discouraged because some on line article says it's BS!