OK, just the facts ma'am (or sir) : Compared to 4 years ago(*), are you (or household) better off than you were 4 years ago ? (* Real young members can feel free to make 1-3 year comparisons ).

Poll is intended to be anonymous, though anyone can feel free to add/comment on personal insights. Poll is meant to focus on $$ numbers only, as quality of life perceptions can be subjective. I've put in a "conditional yes" choice for those who feel that they've compromised a bunch to improve their financial condition. (Hopefully, breaking up the monotony of all these p#%^sing contests of late.)