Let me get straight to the point:

We’re on the edge of a serious economic upheaval. And if you’re not paying attention, you’ll get crushed.

This isn’t me fearmongering. This is me sharing a warning from someone I trust with my life, my business, and my bug-out plan.

Her name is Daisy Luther, and if you’ve been in the preparedness or frugality space for even five minutes, you’ve probably come across her legendary site: TheOrganicPrepper.com. She’s the real deal—no hype, no fluff, just hard-won wisdom.

She’s also been a friend and client of mine for years. And when Daisy sounds the alarm, I listen, because she’s been right before. In 2020, during the lockdown chaos, her reporting helped thousands stay one step ahead. Her work is why many people didn’t end up standing in lines for toilet paper or rationing canned beans.

What’s Happening Right Now (And Why It Matters)

In her latest article, “An Economic Catastrophe Is Coming FAST,” Daisy lays out a brutal but clear-eyed picture of what’s heading our way, and fast. Here’s the gist:

  • Imports from China are drying up. Critical goods, medications, electronics, minerals, food ingredients are being blocked or slowed at alarming rates.
  • Shortages are already baked in. By mid-May, U.S. ports will see a dramatic drop in incoming goods. Remember COVID-era empty shelves? Get ready for Round Two.
  • Job losses will follow. Truckers, retail workers, and restaurant staff, millions could be affected. And that wave doesn’t stop at the working class. White-collar jobs are next if the recession hits hard enough.

And yes, a recession is on the table. J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs, and even the CFOs surveyed by CNBC are placing the odds at 35–60% by year’s end.

This Isn’t About Panic. It’s About Preparation.

Daisy isn’t some YouTube doom-peddler looking for clicks. She’s a straight shooter. Like me, she believes in empowering people to be ready, not paralyzed.

I love what she said in the article:

“The time you ordered DoorDash instead of cooking what was in your fridge did not cause this. I’m here to tell you: it’s not just you.”

Exactly. Most of the folks I work with aren’t lazy or reckless. They’re caught in a system that’s breaking down. And right now, shame is a distraction we can’t afford.

What You Should Do Next

Here’s my advice:

  1. Read Daisy’s full article here → Special Report: An Economic Catastrophe Is Coming FAST
  2. Start prepping your finances. If you’ve got IRS or FTB problems, now is not the time to ignore them. The IRS doesn’t slow down in a recession; they ramp up.
  3. Learn to live lean. Daisy’s been preaching frugal living for years. Get her books. Bookmark her site. Her tips are gold, especially when dollars get tight.
  4. Check your streams of income. If you only have one, that’s your biggest vulnerability right now. It’s time to diversify, simplify, and stabilize.

Final Thoughts

Daisy has always said: “Preparedness isn’t paranoia. It’s peace of mind.” I couldn’t agree more.

And while she and I operate in different arenas—she’s all about survival and self-reliance, and I help people survive the tax system—we’re both shouting the same message today:

Don’t wait. Act now. Get ahead of this.

Hard times don’t last forever. But the people who come through stronger are the ones who didn’t sit around hoping someone else would fix it.

See you on the other side.

—
Carlos Samaniego, EA
Publisher, Income Unchained
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