There is a complete uncertainty about the dollar value in the market. People do not know whether it would strengthen or decline. Therefore the best way to protect you would be to have a flexible and diversified financial plan. Ensure that you have a combination of international and domestic mutual funds in your financial portfolio. Assess your skills and specialise in some trades, so as to stay in work all the time. With the amount of jobs being cut down in the present day, it would be ideal to upgrade your skills constantly. Save up to six months of expenses aside, so as to use them in times of an emergency.