Tariffs have already cost the average household $1,745 — here are 5 moves to fight back

With tariffs pushing household costs up nearly $1,745 on average (Yale Budget Lab, March 2026), I put together a breakdown of 5 practical moves anyone can make right now:

1. Lock in prices on big purchases before they rise further

2. Pivot to domestic brands and the secondhand market

3. Attack high-interest debt now — rates aren't dropping fast

4. Move your emergency fund to a high-yield savings account (4-5% APY right now)

5. Reposition investments for inflation — TIPS, diversification, stay the course

Happy to go deeper on any of these in the comments. What moves are you all making right now?