That's me and my wife. Retired, completely debt-free with a decent retirement income and investments that we worked for, and scrimped and saved for. It's a great feeling.
Although, to tell you the truth, my idea of the "American Dream" is having the freedom to live your life in the way that best comports with your ideals ... within the strictures of the law and common decency, of course.
Totally agree. We live our lives based upon the conservative judeo/christian values we grew up with. Celebrating 52 years of our union in less than a month. And to be perfectly honest I got the better end of the bargain. She has put up with a lot. Very blessed man, I am!