On a positive note, the average American 401k account is back at the balance it was right before the economy started to head south (approx 2yrs ago).
But you won't hear the Conservatives say anything good about the current upswing in the economy because it is a direct reflection of the 2 bail out decisions by Bush and Obama.
https://institutional.vanguard.com/V...8401K+Radar%29
http://www.chicagotribune.com/busine...,3615404.story