I guess it depends how you define prosperity. Personally I wouldn't say we're getting more prosperous. Household debt is skyrocketing, savings are plummeting,

I guess it depends how you define prosperity. Personally I wouldn't say we're getting more prosperous. Household debt is skyrocketing, savings are plummeting, income has been stagnant for decades. Most women can't afford to be a homemaker even if they want to. And the gap between rich and poor keeps growing.