I'm not sure if it was here or elsewhere, but i see people talking about maxing out their credit cards.

If you're thinking of doing this… stop it.

It is unlikely to happen any time soon due to the many and various tools the US Gov/FedResBank have at their disposal to prevent the collapse. If it does happen in the next decade, it was because TPTB wanted it to happen.

Do not make bad financial decisions because you think the end is near. The end has been near for a long time!