We all need to have multiple streams of income and/or equity in stocks and our homes to know that we have something to fall back on.
I recently started working part-time again as a pro-active method to fight inflation. Am also considering getting a teaching credential. We all need to increase our k come right now as a buffer to what is going on the in the world right now.
Staying still and worrying is not the answer. Protect yourself with action.