It was 4 years ago when I posted this thread about the economy.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/459572-what-have-you-given-up-because-economy.html
So am I better off now then I was 4 years ago? I would have to say
YES.
I am no longer on unemployment, but I am not working either. I have finally retired and became part of the 47% that Mitt talked about. Didn't know that my kids will also receive a monthly Social Security check. Because I'm on Social Security and they are under 18 and still living in my household, they are also eligible for Social Security. This was a nice surprise, and no, we are not going to blow their social security money on hookers and blows or a new PORSCHE. It's going into an investment account.
My 401K accounts have bounce back but I doubt if I would ever touch that money. My investments are doing great again, just sold Netflix at 191.00 which I brought at 51.
Went on a ski vacation with my brother earlier this year, most of the skiers that we met on the slope were also retired. Great to go skiing and not be tie down to a holiday or school schedule.
So I hope that everyone is better off now then they were 4 years ago.