by suburban | Feb 1, 2015 | Barter, Precious Metals, Preparedness
I have a somewhat skewed view of precious metals. I believe that in a post SHTF situation people will not just turn to precious metals as currency. The average person will raid their change jar and use whatever cash they have on hand to pay for goods until they run... Read more 
by suburban | Feb 27, 2013 | Economy, Precious Metals, Preparedness
As I can afford to do it, I have been buying silver. Mostly silver rounds. I have a small stash of silver rounds primarily in hopes of hedging my bets against economic downturn or to hopefully capitalize on rising prices at some juncture, assuming they go above the... Read more 
by ST | Oct 11, 2011 | Economy, Gold and Silver, Guest Post, Money, Personal, Precious Metals
With the remarkable rise in the price of gold over the last 2 years (as of writing this) as well as the apparent uncertainties, even declines, in more traditional icons of American economic prowess the yellow metal has once again come to the forefront of interest by... Read more 
by suburban | Apr 28, 2011 | Gold and Silver, Money, Precious Metals
I’m not sure if that is a good title, but I am using it anyway… Several months ago, I priced silver, on a per ounce basis. It was $31.00 and change. I thought, Hmmm. I should buy some silver. I disregarded… I few weeks later I looked at the price... Read more 
by suburban | Dec 7, 2010 | Barter, Money, Precious Metals, Preparedness, Psychology, suburban survival, Urban Survival
Well, as it turns out, I have been able to save a little bit of cash recently. A few dollars back in savings, paid off a credit card (two to go), and can think about replenishing my reserve cash fund. Recently I wrote about having a reserve fund in my post,... Read more by suburban | Jul 8, 2010 | Precious Metals, Uncategorized
SHTF Plan talks about whether or not Gold and Silver will save us if the Shit Hits the Fan. Interesting blog post to say the least and I found it interesting: Gold and Silver – Will They Protect... Read more 
