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True Dough

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2. We've cashed out on some bank stock

Reply to OrlandoDem2 (Original post)

Sun May 11, 2025, 02:53 PM

May 2025

It wasn't life-changing money, but it's enough that if it tanks because of Trump's mismanagement of the economy, well, we don't want to have to wait around for the recovery. Better safe than sorry.

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With a recession looming due to Trump's tariff (tax increases) what are you doing to prepare? [View all] OrlandoDem2 May 2025 OP

I found myself reverting to Trump-era Covid hoarding when I went grocery shopping last week. Vinca May 2025 #1

Bales WmChris May 2025 #3

We've cashed out on some bank stock True Dough May 2025 #2

I removed all investments and paid my home off. Ferrets are Cool May 2025 #4

Do you have hurricane supplies? Keepthesoulalive May 2025 #5

Afraid I might be officially a hoarder now EverHopeful May 2025 #6

We're stocking up on the premium cat food before the price goes up. surfered May 2025 #7

I plant 2 string beans each week. bucolic_frolic May 2025 #8

Right! H2O Man May 2025 #11

Not a Whole Lot DET May 2025 #9

Nothing special.... anciano May 2025 #10

I already do this GenThePerservering May 2025 #12

Stocking Up yankee87 May 2025 #13

What can you do Bluestocking May 2025 #14

Not a lot, as I'm on disability sakabatou May 2025 #15

Save save save Johnny2X2X May 2025 #16

I'm not sure how to.prepare honestly. Folks moonscape May 2025 #17

Yeah, I'm nit stocking food. I'm just paying bills and slashing my spending. OrlandoDem2 May 2025 #20

Crucified my discretionary spending. roamer65 May 2025 #18

Thank you everyone! I loved the suggestions. OrlandoDem2 May 2025 #19