The Pinpoint Press Better-Off Index

A historical index, updated monthly, that tracks whether Americans are better off or worse off compared with one year ago. The index tracks job growth, inflation-adjusted real income, home affordability, and stock values. We compute the index with and without stock values.

Better-Off Index · Current Reading

Overall Historical Index · With and Without Stocks

How To Tell If You’re Better Off · The 4 Metrics

Visuals: David Foster Graphics · View gauge on Flourish  ·  View historical index on Flourish  ·  View 4 metrics on Flourish
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