I don't know, before 2008 economy seemed to be better. Now costs of life constantly increase, I'm not sure about maintaining my level of life, as politicians se

I don't know, before 2008 economy seemed to be better. Now costs of life constantly increase, I'm not sure about maintaining my level of life, as politicians see taxation as the ultimate solution to any problem whatsoever. Also, witnessing government calling lock-downs and effectively imprisoning me for undisclosed time without any way of earning any money is disheartening. Why struggle?