According to WSJ’s surveys dating to 1987, just 25% now say they have a "good chance" to improve their standard of living, compared with 50%–60% for several years; the post says U.S. cost of living is set to rise further.
A post states that U.S. cost of living is set to rise further. It cites WSJ’s surveys showing only 25% of Americans now say they have a "good chance" to improve their standard of living—a record low since 1987. The rate was 50%–60% for several years.