text: What good is it if the average American household income is roughly $10,000 higher if the cost to live is $15,000 higher. Politicians keep promising a higher income but has anyone looked at the price rise of everything except gas of late. I also remember when the high price of gas was blamed for increased costs but has anyone seen the prices dropping lately on anything? This Secy of Treasury helped the banks walk off with billions  and the CEO's walk with millions upon millions.