by suburban | May 4, 2023 | Barter, Currency, General, Money, Mutual Assistance Group, Precious Metals, Preparedness, Prepping, Self Reliance, suburban survival, Urban Survival
If you are a member of a preparedness or mutual assistance group, I feel it is getting to be much more important to understand the importance of being ready for any emergency situation. You hopefully stockpile food storage, water, and medical... Read more 
by suburban | Feb 1, 2015 | Barter, Currency, Economy, Gold and Silver, Money, Precious Metals, Preparedness, Prepping, suburban survival, Urban Survival
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... 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,... 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... 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... 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... Read more 
