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Economically, how can concerned Americans prepare for the worst? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 day ago by oxjox@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I do not want this to be a political debate nor an opportunity to post recent headlines. However, in my opinion, this administration seems to be taking actions which history suggests may lead towards a near or total economic collapse. Whether you agree with this or not is irrelevant.

This post’s question is: If one were to have a concern that they’d no longer be able to afford common household goods or that mainstream (S&P, Nasdaq) financial investments were no longer sound, what can one do to prepare for “the worst”? What actions could someone take today to minimize economic hardship in the future?

I would also like thoughtful insight from older adults to offer younger adults about how they should be better preparing themselves for an uncertain future, outside of current events or place of residence.

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[–] monocles@lemm.ee 21 points 20 hours ago (8 children)

Get to know your neighbors.

The network is one of the most important parts of a survival scenario.

Personally, I have met people through food not bombs that I found interesting and dedicated to a better future.

Dried beans and rice go a long way towards feeding yourself and family if food becomes a scarcity. Store in airtight containers, with an inert gas, so that what you do have does not become rancid.

A human can survive for weeks without food but only days without water. If you're stockpiling.

Become proficient with firearms. This involves practice, and ownership.

It is almost always better to hunker down than to bug out.

[–] QueenFern@lemmy.world 13 points 19 hours ago (2 children)

My neighbors are all fascists, judging by the flags they have flappin' in their front yards

[–] IDKWhatUsernametoPutHereLolol@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 11 hours ago

Damn, I guess I'm lucky. Here is at least +50 Harris, someone wearing a nazi armband and doing a salute will get their ass beaten, and nobody would report it.

[–] deathbird@mander.xyz 5 points 18 hours ago

3%ers? Proud Boys? AfD? National Front?

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