Will you ever be Rich?

In a recent survey conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International, Americans believe its harder to get rich than it used to be. But when asked about the likelihood of getting rich personally, about one-third say it’s very or somewhat likely that they will attain wealth because of their work, investments, inheritance or good luck.

On the other hand, 63% say it’s not too likely or not at all likely they’ll get rich. Just 2% volunteered that they’re already rich. Bankrate.com commissioned Princeton Survey Research Associates International to explore how people feel about their chances for prosperity, as well as how they define wealth and their motivations for pursuing it.

Hope springs eternal –for the young. More than half (54%) of those 18 to 29 believe they will become rich. Meanwhile, reality sets in with the passage of time. Only 34% of respondents in the 30-to-49 age range believe they will be rich, while 21% in the 50-plus age group think so.

culled from Msn.