"they were comfortable or even wealthy by some standards" "easy living" "a prosperous family" "his family is well-situated financially" "well-to-do members of the community"
"flourishing businesses" "a palmy time for stockbrokers" "a prosperous new business" "doing a roaring trade" "a thriving tourist center" "did a thriving business in orchids"
"a golden era" "the halcyon days of the clipper trade"
"a favorable time to ask for a raise" "lucky stars" "a prosperous moment to make a decision"
