And has you standard of living increased, or decreased?
Honestly, decreased, because I got wise to debt living, and live within my means now. As well as more and more income going to health care, energy and general inflation.. it has flatlined or declined since 2001.
You don't build wealth on debt... citing "standard of living" when its being payed for by debt is a fools errand. But, hey... enjoy the errand.