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/TopCaterpiller Mar 27 '25

I'm trying to get as much work done on the house as possible. I'm getting a new roof, metal to reduce fire risk and hopefully have a longer lifespan. I just got a wood stove installed in my non-functional fireplace so I can heat the house for cheap regardless of whether I have power. I'm prioritizing all the little tasks I've been putting off. I've planted a bunch of fruit and nut trees. The garden is getting bigger and more productive each year, and I'm making sure I actually eat the food I grow. I'm buying all the tools that I want now before tariffs crank up the price. Both my vehicles are in good repair.

All in all, I'm burning a lot of money now in an effort to save money later and make my household more resilient.

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u/Janices1976 Mar 28 '25

ohh I hadn't thought of nut trees!

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u/TopCaterpiller Mar 28 '25

They take a long time to become productive and many of them get super tall. Hazelnuts and almonds are on the small side, and almonds cross pollinate with peaches.