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For a while I just kind of froze—like I didn’t want to touch anything because I didn’t know what was safe anymore. But eventually I started playing around with small adjustments to see what made a difference. I opened a cash management account that paid slightly more interest, which was a decent first step. Then I looked at other stuff like REITs and short-term treasuries—not the flashiest options, but they felt less like a gamble and more like a buffer. I also broke the habit of checking my accounts daily, which helped with stress more than I expected. One thing that gave me a better framework for thinking through this mess was this writeup — https://themarketperiodical.com/2025/05/26/smart-wealth-strategies-for-inflation-financial-uncertainty/. It walks through different angles—like protecting your income streams, managing risk without hiding from it, and being realistic about timelines. I’m not some finance nerd, but it made sense and wasn’t trying to scare me into gold bars or crypto. Now I’ve got a little plan that at least feels like it has a backbone. Doesn’t mean I’m totally safe, but I sleep a bit better knowing I’m not standing still.