Life is good and getting better for me economy-wise.
I've lost a pretty good chunk in the stock market this last year (because of dumb risks) but I've been able to get most of that back in the the last several months.
The "value" of my house has dropped, but it's still worth several times more than what I bought it for and it's about even with what it was a few years ago.
My income is increasing at a strong pace, I'm saving more than ever and I have more disposable income than ever before.
My knee still hurts tho