Economically, how can concerned Americans prepare for the worst?

[helpmyusernamewontfi@lemmy.today]

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[hawlsera@lemm.ee]

We can't lol

[dx1@lemmy.ml]

If we're really going full warlord-rule society, names on a domestic account at some institution are worthless.

[the_q@lemm.ee]

Take out tons of credit cards, loans etc and max them out with no intention of paying any of it back. Burn it to the ground.

[genosseflosse@feddit.org]

What do you want to do with gold? This isn't the middle Ages where you can pay the peasants with gold or silver coins.
In an economic collapse canned food, fuel, etc. will be useful. Something people need every day and can be swapped in small quantities.

[softestsapphic@lemmy.world]

Don't spend on anything besided essentials, keep an eye on the news to see if any of the long running institutions Americans use to save their money are being sacked and take your money out accordingly.

The less individuals contribute to the economy the worse the effects of this administration will show.

[aloafofbread@lemmy.ml]

Things won't get to that point, most likely. Things can get really bad and still recover. If it's an apocalyptic scenario, better invest in a stock of bullets and a bunker.

[mojomcjojo@lemmy.world]

That was incredibly kind and useful thing to do for us. Thank you.

[mesamunefire@lemmy.world]

https://fourthievesvinegar.org/
If your forced to find a solution.

[rubberelectrons@lemmy.world]

Good stuff, thanks. Tricky problem to solve, generally speaking

[mesamunefire@lemmy.world]

Yes I have a couple friends that can't live without it, so we have had convos. It's better to go to Walmart and get the very cheap stuff, but your going to die without it...

[hurlingdurling@lemm.ee]

Gold because regardless of the US economy, gold will still be something worth trading, it is also easier to carry than necessities and can be used as improvised currency with a more stable value over basic necessities. For basic goods, you have to always watch out sine you A. Use them yourself, and B. Everyone needs them but may not give them the same value necessarily.

[weeeeum@lemmy.world]

All handtools. I'm self taught and I work professionally (as in I do this for my living, but I still don't think I'm very good). I use all Japanese tools and work on the floor. Working on small parts is hard and you need good workholding. Since the Japanese work on the floor, you can just use your foot. Otherwise a metalworking vice works great for small parts, and sometimes a drill press vice. I am super active in a discord server if you want an invite. Super beginner friendly.

[lh0ezvt@sh.itjust.works]

My condolences for moving to Crackfurt.

[jonnynny@lemm.ee]

Haha. I read that a lot, but it's honestly not so bad as long as you stay away from the Hauptbahnhof. That area is truly awful.

[lh0ezvt@sh.itjust.works]

I think a lot of them, actually. Germany certainly does.

[endeavor@sopuli.xyz]

Just don't take out your paperwork and you are guranteed free passage to a better country when ICE raids your neighbourhood!