the 80s was a good time even the stock market was doing good in the early 80s
The average American earned $21,050 per year. Bull Market Begins: On Aug. 20, 1982, the Dow gained 3.66%, capping off a week where the index rose 10%. Not only were share prices soaring, but buyers were also flooding the market with orders, driving record-high trading volume on the New York Stock Exchange