V_L...so true.   Value of an economist in an deep depression would only be a good source of protein.

Sounds good but no answers as to "why".  Must be public sector jobs to handle all the social programs, people giving up, or more Boomers getting out of the workforce?   It must be part-time jobs and/or minimum wage?

Some parents!

As a very early Gen X or late Boomer, I blame local, state, and the Federal government.   Amnesty, no child left behind, gov pensions, war games, new public facilities everywhere and for anything, regulations, and unfair trade agreements.

With the prices of new cars and the used junk out there, auto parts will be a good business for years to come.   With gasoline at $4.39 today, less money saved for a new car but well spent on plugs and filters to maximize mpg of your current paid off ride.

Well, take advantage of what few bright spots there are like interest rates.   I do feel for the younger generations that will feel this heavy government burden of debit.

This is criminal

I'd just be happy if you pay zero, you get zero back.

We all could learn a lesson from the gun and gays about getting our governments attention.  We will implode.