First thing to do is rid yourself of as much debt as you can, I’m in the process of doing that right now and I can tell you the feeling is good.
It is! Other than a little debt on my credit card and an almost-paid-off Saturn, we are debt free.
The other thing I'd suggest - hide your money in a safe at home. Don't use the banks. Or if you use a bank put your cash in a safety deposit box. You want it some place you can get your hands on before the govt does.