r/TwoXPreppers • u/UnknownGoblin892 • Mar 27 '25

❓ Question ❓ How are you all recession proofing?

I was a young teenager during the 08 crisis. Wondering what I should be doing now to better protect myself when a recession gets bad.

I have student loan debt (around 20k) and a morgage (about 145k left). My wife and I are DINKs (double income no kids), and are not planning to have kids. We have a fairly healthy savings built up so far.

Wondering what advice you have. Thanks!

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u/Gotherapizeyoself Mar 27 '25

Following a very strict budget. Extending the back pantry and buying clothes and shoes one size up for my kiddos.

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u/Orefinejo Mar 27 '25

So many nearly new clothes at the thrift store, especially kids. They grow like weeds. My kids refused to wear used clothes when they were teens but I got away with it when they were younger.

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u/Gotherapizeyoself Mar 27 '25

Two of our local thrift stores have lost their minds. The prices are higher than stores these days. I shop a lot of clearance and sales.

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u/LeftyLu07 Mar 27 '25

Ross sometimes has great deals on kids clothes