Four in 10 Americans See Their Standard of Living Declining

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.gallup.com/poll/107749/Four-Americans-See-Their-Standard-Living-Declining.aspx

Nearly as many say their standard of living has gotten worse as say it is better

by Jeffrey M. Jones

PRINCETON, NJ -- Forty-three percent of Americans say their standard of living is worse now than it was five years ago, nearly matching the percentage (45%) who say their standard of living has gotten better during that time.



These results are based on a May 30-June 1 USA Today/Gallup poll. In the same poll, Gallup for the first time found a majority of Americans saying their personal finances are worse now than a year ago.

Lower-income Americans, those aged 50 and older, and those without college educations are among the subgroups who are most likely to believe their standard of living has deteriorated during the past five years.



Politics apparently color one's views on this matter, as a majority of Democrats and liberals, compared with fewer than half of Republicans and conservatives, report a diminished standard of living even as a Republican occupies the White House.

FULL story at link.

[whistle]

1. ...and the other six are in denial

[mrreowwr_kittty]

2. Or they still have credit. Just wait. nt

[whistle]

3. five of the six are in denial while the sixth still has credit and tax breaks

[kestrel91316]

4. .....and 40% are lying to save face.........