Here is a simple set of figures to give my reasoning as to why the economy will not recover anytime soon.  I invite all readers of this article to compare household costs and see how much hard earned money goes to just living expenses.Average household income 2009:  $50,233 (US Census Bureau) The numbers below are mine; everyone else's will be different based on local and situation.  Rounded amounts to next dollar and approximated some numbers.  As any home owner knows, upkeep can shoot well above what I placed here.  Water heaters, A/C units, roofs and so forth all give out and are costly.Grocery:                   $600Natural Gas:                 80 (Much more in winter months.)Daycare:       ...(Read Full Post)