To be an American is to win life’s lottery. We live in the greatest nation in the world, with tremendous freedoms and unparalleled opportunities. We have the ability to chase the American dream from childhood through retirement.

The United States boasts the world’s strongest economy, and though we make up less than 5% of the global population, we generate and bring in over 20% of the world’s income and are the leader in global trade. Over the last 200 years, capitalism has given birth to a boom in higher-paying and less dangerous jobs, better health outcomes, more time for education and hobbies, and stronger family units. Thanks to strong capital markets and household investments, we can contribute to our communities, society, and economy, improve our overall quality of life, and seek financial realities better than the ones from which we came.