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3 charts that show why Americans no longer believe hard work is enough for financial success

Friday, August 28, 2026


A 2025 survey showed declining belief among Americans that hard work alone leads to financial success, with shifts in opinion on the role of luck, family background, and economic conditions in determining outcomes.

Original reporting: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/3-charts-that-show-why-americans-no-longer-believe-hard-work-is-enough-for-financial-success-526faf74?mod=mw_rss_topstories

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