by suburban | Apr 4, 2025 | Money, Preparedness, Prepping, suburban survival, Urban Survival
The New Economic Reality Have you noticed that your favorite gadgets or even everyday groceries seem to be costing more lately? As a prepper, I’ve learned that when the economy gets shaky, it’s our job to be ready for anything. Right now, one of the... Read more
by suburban | Aug 21, 2012 | Barter, Currency, Economy, Money, Preparedness, suburban survival, Urban Survival
On the ride home from my boss’s office on Monday evening this week, I was thinking about the economy, and the ramifications of economic collapse. I thought about how it would effect where I live in NJ today, and I thought about how it might effect my... Read more
by ST | Oct 18, 2011 | Civil Unrest, Economy, Entertainment, Government, Guest Posts
Note: The following is the first installment of a series that represents a first-hand chronicle of a fictional economic collapse in the United States. No one can say with any certainty how such an event would unfold or the social impact it would have.... Read more
by suburban | Oct 18, 2011 | Economy, Personal
It’s true… I spent the weekend with a friend in AZ close to Fort Hauchuca. Sierra Vista, AZ to be exact. This is a friend I met when we were in the 6th grade in middle school. We’ve known each other for about 27 years. One of my... Read more
by ST | Jun 14, 2011 | Economy, Energy, Guest Posts, Personal, Urban Survival
It may not be the coldest winter on record but the winter of 2010/2011 sure felt like it was in the Northeast. And it is definitely one of the snowiest in living memory and on record. Pretty much every week since the beginning of the New Year has brought a... Read more
