Anonymous
Post 07/31/2025 08:33     Subject: Re:Trump tariffs: ruin U.S. economy until 2040

Anonymous wrote:


Those savings are going to be overwhelmed by the increase in your new HVAC system (which no longer has efficiency tax credits by the way) or any other plumbing or electrical, etc. repairs to your house or the next car you buy. Thrifting is not going to be the big save that you think it is. But if it makes you feel better to thrift, go ahead. I know a lot of people who just don't have the time to thrift because they are working more than one job (and thrifting requires you to hunt around and hope that you find something useful). Yay.


Do you think you’re accomplishing something by posting this?

I’m not a Trump fan but it is what it is. I thought a positive tip might be useful.


Just trying to help people think critically about this. For example a positive tip would be to buy a new HVAC system now if your system is on its last legs. The tax credit is good until the end of this year.
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2025 08:25     Subject: Re:Trump tariffs: ruin U.S. economy until 2040
Thrifting can really help stretch the budget. There’s nothing I can do about the food except continue to trim discretionary items, but getting gently used hoodies at the thrift store for my teen is helpful!

Canned goods like tuna, salmon, fruit and veg will probably go up but they are still cheaper way to eat and healthy options!


Have you ever lived in a third world country (which is where we are headed now). Here's what happens when many people buy second hand in thrift stores: prices go up for those gently used items the same way prices go up in any supply-demand situation. People who have live on islands where it's hard to get products also experience this. Ask me how I know.
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2025 08:23     Subject: Re:Trump tariffs: ruin U.S. economy until 2040
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Proctor and Gamble just announced a 25% price hike.
Its actually mid-single digits. But don’t let the facts get in the way of your lies.


Proctor and Gamble is announcing reduced profits and layoffs now.
Another lie, profits increased to 1.48 for Q4 verses 1.42 for last year. Got any more lies you want to float about P&G ?

NP here. P&G reported the slowest growth in sales in 7years; will raise prices by 25% due to tariffs; and, will cut jobs in the coming year. Did you actually listen to the earnings call before posting PP.
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2025 08:23     Subject: Trump tariffs: ruin U.S. economy until 2040
Anonymous wrote:Proctor and Gamble just announced a 25% price hike.


2.5%
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2025 08:19     Subject: Re:Trump tariffs: ruin U.S. economy until 2040

Here's to the poster who reported Q4 profits at P&G. This is more current:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2025/07/30/procter-gamble-sales-plunge-layoffs/85446515007/

Anonymous
Post 07/31/2025 08:17     Subject: Re:Trump tariffs: ruin U.S. economy until 2040
Anonymous wrote:


Those savings are going to be overwhelmed by the increase in your new HVAC system (which no longer has efficiency tax credits by the way) or any other plumbing or electrical, etc. repairs to your house or the next car you buy. Thrifting is not going to be the big save that you think it is. But if it makes you feel better to thrift, go ahead. I know a lot of people who just don't have the time to thrift because they are working more than one job (and thrifting requires you to hunt around and hope that you find something useful). Yay.


Do you think you’re accomplishing something by posting this?

I’m not a Trump fan but it is what it is. I thought a positive tip might be useful.


Positive tip: Contact your congressmen and voice your concern about tariffs. Also vote for sane people in the next election.
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2025 06:52     Subject: Re:Trump tariffs: ruin U.S. economy until 2040
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Proctor and Gamble just announced a 25% price hike.
Its actually mid-single digits. But don’t let the facts get in the way of your lies.


Proctor and Gamble is announcing reduced profits and layoffs now.
Another lie, profits increased to 1.48 for Q4 verses 1.42 for last year. Got any more lies you want to float about P&G ?

How are Q4 numbers at all relevant in a discussion about tariffs?
Anonymous
Post 07/30/2025 22:34     Subject: Re:Trump tariffs: ruin U.S. economy until 2040
Anonymous wrote:
Thrifting can really help stretch the budget. There’s nothing I can do about the food except continue to trim discretionary items, but getting gently used hoodies at the thrift store for my teen is helpful!

Canned goods like tuna, salmon, fruit and veg will probably go up but they are still cheaper way to eat and healthy options!


Those savings are going to be overwhelmed by the increase in your new HVAC system (which no longer has efficiency tax credits by the way) or any other plumbing or electrical, etc. repairs to your house or the next car you buy. Thrifting is not going to be the big save that you think it is. But if it makes you feel better to thrift, go ahead. I know a lot of people who just don't have the time to thrift because they are working more than one job (and thrifting requires you to hunt around and hope that you find something useful). Yay.


Do you think you’re accomplishing something by posting this?

I’m not a Trump fan but it is what it is. I thought a positive tip might be useful.
Anonymous
Post 07/30/2025 22:24     Subject: Re:Trump tariffs: ruin U.S. economy until 2040
Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Proctor and Gamble just announced a 25% price hike.
Its actually mid-single digits. But don’t let the facts get in the way of your lies.


Proctor and Gamble is announcing reduced profits and layoffs now.
Another lie, profits increased to 1.48 for Q4 verses 1.42 for last year. Got any more lies you want to float about P&G ?
Anonymous
Post 07/30/2025 22:04     Subject: Re:Trump tariffs: ruin U.S. economy until 2040

Anonymous wrote:
Thrifting can really help stretch the budget. There’s nothing I can do about the food except continue to trim discretionary items, but getting gently used hoodies at the thrift store for my teen is helpful!

Canned goods like tuna, salmon, fruit and veg will probably go up but they are still cheaper way to eat and healthy options!


Cheaper than what? I already eat the cheap healthy options.




Anonymous
Post 07/30/2025 22:01     Subject: Re:Trump tariffs: ruin U.S. economy until 2040

Anonymous wrote:
Proctor and Gamble just announced a 25% price hike.
Its actually mid-single digits. But don’t let the facts get in the way of your lies.


Proctor and Gamble is announcing reduced profits and layoffs now.
Anonymous
Post 07/30/2025 22:01     Subject: Trump tariffs: ruin U.S. economy until 2040
Anonymous wrote:Thrifting can really help stretch the budget. There’s nothing I can do about the food except continue to trim discretionary items, but getting gently used hoodies at the thrift store for my teen is helpful!

Canned goods like tuna, salmon, fruit and veg will probably go up but they are still cheaper way to eat and healthy options!


Trump’s economy: dcum is source of thrifty tips.
Anonymous
Post 07/30/2025 21:58     Subject: Re:Trump tariffs: ruin U.S. economy until 2040
Thrifting can really help stretch the budget. There’s nothing I can do about the food except continue to trim discretionary items, but getting gently used hoodies at the thrift store for my teen is helpful!

Canned goods like tuna, salmon, fruit and veg will probably go up but they are still cheaper way to eat and healthy options!


Have fun replacing your cell phone or computer at the thrift store. Also any appliances that go kaput (you know like washer, dryer, refrigerator, stove, etc.).
Anonymous
Post 07/30/2025 21:55     Subject: Re:Trump tariffs: ruin U.S. economy until 2040
Thrifting can really help stretch the budget. There’s nothing I can do about the food except continue to trim discretionary items, but getting gently used hoodies at the thrift store for my teen is helpful!

Canned goods like tuna, salmon, fruit and veg will probably go up but they are still cheaper way to eat and healthy options!


Those savings are going to be overwhelmed by the increase in your new HVAC system (which no longer has efficiency tax credits by the way) or any other plumbing or electrical, etc. repairs to your house or the next car you buy. Thrifting is not going to be the big save that you think it is. But if it makes you feel better to thrift, go ahead. I know a lot of people who just don't have the time to thrift because they are working more than one job (and thrifting requires you to hunt around and hope that you find something useful). Yay.
Anonymous
Post 07/30/2025 21:10     Subject: Trump tariffs: ruin U.S. economy until 2040
Thrifting can really help stretch the budget. There’s nothing I can do about the food except continue to trim discretionary items, but getting gently used hoodies at the thrift store for my teen is helpful!

Canned goods like tuna, salmon, fruit and veg will probably go up but they are still cheaper way to eat and healthy options!