The economy is doing great, provided you are a line on a chart that doesn't actually have to pay rent.
Economic growth: Half of households feel left behind by recovery
Almost half of all households report they are not seeing any benefits from national economic growth, according to a recent BBC report. While macro-indicators show upward trends, stagnant wages and rising costs of living mean most families are failing to feel the wealth, highlighting a deepening divide between GDP stats and the kitchen table.
Source: Economic growth: Half of households feel left behind by recovery — BBC
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