Yep saw this crap coming in December ‘07.
Cut all spending in half.
Wife went to work.
I took on second job.
Went Dave Ramsey on speed.
Took on counteracting goals: stockpile cash and pay off cards. Called the card issuers and told them to reduce our rates by half or else we would pay them off immediately. They complied. Now we are in a “safe” place. Still have a job and continuing to pile up cash for when the SHTF.
Kids are taking jobs this summer working odd jobs and working for themselves learning how to work for themselves.
Screw DC we will make it no matter what.
>>Kids are taking jobs this summer working odd jobs and working for themselves learning how to work for themselves.<<
I assume it is redundant to emphasize that ALL children should be taught to cook and sew as soon as they can lift a bowl or thread a needle.
Those simple skills served me well my entire life.