Stop complaining about difficult economy, if you have always think the economy is hard you will be managing the little money you have , and you would think it is too difficult for you to invest in something because the economy hard.
I guess it all depends on the situation you are in... There are some who are in a difficult life situation, there are also those who have it very easy, and the vast majority are somewhere in the middle. One of the reasons this economy is hard is the constant race for money... we all know that without it nothing can be done, we all have expenses, and many cannot afford a break from that race, or at least not a long break.
There are good and bad examples all over the world, generally speaking, most people live a comfortable life, but most of us also give up many things. The cost of living (especially for families) is high, and then we are forced to make choices about what and how much we can do. In this sense, the economy is difficult for many people worldwide. Living from month to month and struggling to maintain what you have is not an easy task at times.