Some are changing their spending habits while others are worried about their future quality of life.

Summary

Americans nearing or entering retirement are alarmed as Trump’s sweeping tariffs trigger stock market turmoil, shrinking 401(k) savings. The Dow dropped over 2,200 points Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also falling sharply.

Retirees report losses up to $58,000 and are delaying major purchases. Critics warn the tariffs could spark a global trade war and worsen economic insecurity.

Many retirees fear declining consumer confidence, unstable finances, and a diminished quality of life as their savings evaporate.

  • @[email protected]
    0•12 days ago

    I want anyone who voted trump to suffer the way they want my trans kids to suffer.

    You can fuck off with your high horse dogshit.

    • FlashMobOfOne
      0•12 days ago

      I appreciate your opinion, but even out of your own self-interest, you should want people to be living above the poverty line.

      Part of what strengthened Fascism and Nazism is extreme poverty, so it’s shortsighted and silly to root for this. Poverty makes fascism worse for everyone, including your trans kids.

      • @[email protected]English
        0•12 days ago

        Enough people voted for this, or didn’t vote against it. Maybe if they get what they wanted then they’ll realize it was a bad idea. Or maybe they won’t and we can all suffer for it.

        • FlashMobOfOne
          0•12 days ago

          I think the last 40 years has demonstrated that partisan voters, regardless of team color, never learn anything important.

          I’m also 100% sure performative cruelty is going to set back Democrats, because at the end of the day, you need those votes.