
Tuesday, July 01, 2025 by Zoey Sky
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The headlines insist the economy is strong, but for millions of Americans, the reality feels anything but stable. From soaring homelessness to mass layoffs and skyrocketing food prices, the signs of economic distress are impossible to ignore.
While politicians and pundits debate whether the U.S. is in a recession, the financial pain for everyday people is undeniable.
Here are 10 alarming indicators that the economy is far from “fine,” along with some practical tips to safeguard your money as conditions worsen. (h/t to SHTFPlan.com)
California, which is often seen as an economic powerhouse, is now home to nearly 25 percent of the nation’s homeless population, with over 187,000 people living on the streets.
Two-thirds of the homeless are unsheltered, a crisis not seen since the Great Depression. If one of the richest states can’t solve this, what does that say about the rest of the country?
The government claims unemployment is at a low 4.2 percent, but the Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity (LISEP) reports that the real rate is 24.3 percent.
Why the gap? Because official numbers don’t count people stuck in poverty-wage jobs or those who’ve given up looking for full-time work.
Nearly one in four Americans are canceling plans to buy homes or cars, while another 32 percent are postponing big purchases due to economic uncertainty.
When people stop spending, businesses suffer, leading to more layoffs and closures.
Hooters suddenly closed 30 locations in June, joining a growing list of chains struggling with declining sales.
If even well-known brands like Hooters can’t survive, small businesses are in even worse shape.
Procter & Gamble is cutting 7,000 jobs and companies across industries are downsizing.
Even Walmart, the nation’s largest brick-and-mortar retailer, is trimming its workforce, signaling broader economic pressures beyond the tech sector. The Arkansas-based company confirmed layoffs affecting up to 106 employees in its San Bruno, California, offices, according to a May 23 filing under California’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act.
While some affected workers may have the option to relocate or transition to other roles within Walmart, the cuts will be permanent for those unable to secure new positions. This places Walmart among a growing list of major employers, from social media firms to life sciences startups, reducing their Bay Area tech and corporate workforces amid shifting economic conditions.
Don’t be fooled. The job market isn’t as secure as the headlines suggest.
Steak prices are up by seven percent, ground beef by 10 percent and chicken by three percent. The U.S. cattle herd is now the smallest since the 1950s, meaning prices won’t drop anytime soon.
Families are cutting back, but groceries still take a bigger bite out of budgets.
Instead of formal layoffs, 53 percent of companies are making work conditions unbearable to push employees out, which is one way they can avoid severance pay and bad press.
Workers are being forced out without recourse.
A record $698 billion worth of homes are sitting unsold.
With $330 billion in listings older than 60 days, prices are expected to drop further. This is bad news for sellers and a warning sign of weakening demand.
A survey has revealed that a whopping 70 percent of Americans say that they’re more financially stressed than ever.
When the majority of the population is struggling, it’s not a personal failure, it points to a systemic crisis.
Despite all evidence, mainstream outlets downplay the problem.
But when homelessness, unemployment and debt are rising, how can anyone claim the economy is healthy?
With 60 percent of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) predicting a recession in 2025, now is the time to prepare.
Here’s how to recession-proof your finances:
Review all your expenses, from small purchases to bigger ones. You can save money by canceling unused subscriptions.
Downgrade services, such as phone plans, streaming and gym memberships. Additionally, you can save by cooking more at home instead of eating out.
If you’re in a stable job, think twice before jumping ship. Recessions hit low-wage and new hires first.
Buying used cars, clothes and electronics can save you hundreds, or even thousands of dollars. (Related: Preparing for the unthinkable: How to safeguard your finances against collapse.)
Credit card rates are brutal. Focus on paying off existing debt before rates climb higher.
If money is tight, having an extra $500 to $1,000 can prevent disaster. Aim for at least three to six months’ worth of expenses if possible.
The economy isn’t working for most Americans, and pretending otherwise won’t fix it. Prepare now, because if trends continue, the worst may still be ahead.
Visit Preparedness.news for tips on how to build a reliable food stockpile on a budget. You can also check out Health Ranger Store and Brighteon Store for affordable, lab-verified clean food supplies for your prepping stockpile.
Watch this video from “Coffee and a Mike,” as host Michael Farris and Health Ranger Mike Adams talk about war and how it is being used as the cover story for financial collapse.
This video is from the Health Ranger Report channel on Brighteon.com.
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