Better than a one day boycott, do this...

[eallen]

Trump and Musk are likely to break things. It may intentional targeting of a program like Medicaid or SNAP. It may be an accidental bug introduced into something larger, such as social security or Medicare. It may be elsewhere. It may be a combination of things. Some people will be affected directly. Some, indirectly.

The certain way to prepare is to spend less and save more. If many people do that, it has more visibility than a one day boycott, because businesses and economists generally measure things by the month or quarter.

If I'm wrong, and nothing breaks, the worse that happens taking this route is that you end up with a better future kitty. I know not all can follow such advice. For those who can, now is the time.

[biophile]

1. I think the uncertainty of the times will lead everyone to do just that!

It’s definitely true in my household

[FakeNoose]

2. How about everyone refusing to pay income taxes?

They've laid off a huge number of employees at the IRS just last week, and probably more this week.
Wouldn't that send a message to Chump and Musk?

[kimbutgar]

4. I usually have my taxes finished by January and now I'm waiting until the last minute in April because I usually have to

Pay! But a lot can happen in the upcoming month so I’ll take my time.

[FirstLight]

6. I honestly was gonna file an extension and help gum up the works...

They don't deserve my $

[intheflow]

8. You pay income tax automatically.

It comes directly out of your paycheck. Perhaps you mean we should all just not file our taxes?

[FakeNoose]

9. Well not everyone does ... I'm retired for the past 8 years

Nothing is withheld from my social security so I file and pay up once a year. I'm not sure how many retirees do it that way, but it is our option. Also self-employed Americans are required to pay estimated income tax 4 times per year (in advance). But my point is, what if we all went on strike and just stopped filing?

[Progressive dog]

11. If you have a pension or income from an IRA

you probably will owe federal tax. To avoid penalties, most people have some withheld.

[Johnny2X2X]

3. People are scared

I know many people putting off big purchases right now. And some are rushing them to beat tariffs, but that will be short lived.

The economy is in for a bumpy ride.

Try to savwe the best you can.

[Cirsium]

5. Can't

Most people do not have the option to "spend less and save more," especially those dependent upon Social Security.

[magicarpet]

7. Build up a pantry nest egg,...

Find access to spring water that bubbles up and flows out of the ground. Locate well water with a hand pump, not totally electric dependent for access.

Build up a financial nest egg - some under the mattress not all in the banks,...

Clear outstanding credit loans - interest rates may skyrocket.

Build networks of people to keep you/them grounded & connected so we can all work together to see our way out of this mess.

Etc., etc..

[LiberalLoner]

10. Yes. I am really restricting what I purchase now. Nothing but essentials.

[elocs]

12. We all as individuals need to do what we can to help those we know who will be in need.

If those of us who only have Social Security and depend on Medicare/Medicaid and SNAP benefits have those programs cut, we will need help just to survive because otherwise there will be those of us who will die. So something, anything will help.