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Former US President and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump delivers remarks to the press on his economic agenda at a machining manufacturer in York, Pennsylvania, USA, 19 August 2024.

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Meet Heather Larson

Heather Larson, age 79, is married and resides in Tacoma, Washington.

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[However], I do think we all should be worried about it in light ofProject 2025.

Despite her worries, Larson isnt planning to change her financial approach much if Trump gets reelected.

I plan to keep on doing what Im doing now and keep my credit cards paid off every month.

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Larson plans to stay the course partly because shes laid asolid financial foundation.

So, save whatever you could, invest what you could, and keep your fingers crossed.

However, weve also reached our financial independence on our savings and investments beyond our pensions.

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Although we certainly live well on our pensions, we could also survive on our investments, Nordman said.

Plus, he said, Regardless of whos president, were invested in American businesses.

In the long term, theyre growing their revenues faster than inflation.

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Were comforted that our economy has thrived for over two centuries under all sorts of administrations.

However, Nordman encouraged all Americans not just retirees to participate in the system that could impact their lives.

If youre eligible to vote, you should do that, too, he said.

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