Henrique, your points about runaway inflation are well taken. I'm 63 and worked for over a decade as an investment advisor.

One of the lessons learned is that we have an epidemic of financial illiteracy. That means not only do most Americans not have the ability to "make more money" due to wage erosion, those who do choose to spend it on things they don't need, nor can they afford. We are nation programmed to consume too much of almost everything.

As a result, most Americans are screwed financially. But the rich get richer. The Looters and Parasites leading government line their pockets at rhe taxpayer's expense.

We have in America an eroding middle class since the early 70s. The U.S. dollar began inflating when we dropped the Gold Standard. When inflation first reared it's ugly head, I was a 12 year old boy. Our family business went up in inflationary flames. It was traumatic.

That was one reason I became an investment advisor. Investing is never easy due to frailty of human emotion. To suggest what you do is overly simplistic, even if it is well intended.

I taught our sons to make buckets of money as sales professionals. They saved most of their money, avoided debt, purchased a home, first. Then, I taught them how to invest in Index funds, crypto, and growth stocks. But, they remain susceptible to the forthcoming economic and social meltdown you describe well.

It's almost impossible to offer blanket investment advise. Stick to the fundamentals.

Make what you can without selling your soul.

Buy what you need, not more.

Own a modest, affordable home.

Save as best you can until you have a year or more of income saved in a money market account.

Then, and only then, invest in an asset class you can understand, and be willing and able to endure the inevitable volatility.

That's it for now.

Thank you for doing your best to help others brace for the impact of all hell breaking loose in America. We are a nation in decline despite my love for her.