Americans’ economic picture the brightest it’s been since 2007

The financial outlook of the average American has reached its highest level in nine years, according to the quarterly AICPA Personal Financial Satisfaction Index (PFSi). This quarter’s PFSi was bolstered by rising home equity and job openings, and CPA executives’ optimism toward their organizations’ prospects. But the economic impact of geopolitical events such as Brexit and the US presidential election remains uncertain.