How do I protect myself from the US Government?

[Steve Maye]

I watch what the other countries are doing to address the government debt and I know that is coming our way. I want to be prepared.

Callapsed stock markets,devalued currency, and higher taxes are just a few thoughts of our future. I am nearing retirement. I have contributed heavily to my 401K and continue to also save on top of that. I don't want to see all that work squandered because our government has a spending problem.

What are you doing to protect yourself? Or what can I do to be protected from the government screwing up my retirement?

With all the news of goverment debt and the austerity measures being taken how does someone protect themselves from the US government from