Are you making ends meet with less?

If so, you're not alone. After adjusting for inflation, the average U.S. income still hasn't recovered from 2000.

2005 Incomes, on Average, Still Below 2000 Peak

[Ima saver]

Well since I have joined this forum, I have been saving a lot more. We are self employed, so our income has risen slightly.

[Fern]

Yes, most definitely.
2000 income: $80K gross
2005 income: about $54K
2007: projected about $59K

I'm earning less, so am spending less.

[jasonfuller]

unfortunately, im spending more and making more.... not less here.

[herm4]

Doing alot of on-line surveys. Pays me about $300.00-$400.00 per month.

Doing alot of on-line surveys. Pays me about $300.00-$400.00 per month.

I find this hard to believe.

[herm4]

Why is it so unbelievable? I have been at the survey thingy for a long time and know which sites work and which don't. It is like a part time job for me.
I don't have to be away from my kids and I can still make some extra money.