What Preppers Need to Know About How Trump’s Tariffs Will Impact Your Wallet and Preparedness Efforts
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 big issues shaking things up is Trump’s tariffs—taxes on imported goods […]
The Rising Tide of Food Prices in 2024 – Beef and Pork in Focus
As we step into 2024, the shadow of rising food prices looms large, particularly in the realms of beef and pork. This surge is not just a blip on the economic radar but a trend that’s been building, influenced by a complex web of factors from climate to consumer behavior. In this exploration, we delve […]
Assessing the Credibility of a Financial Collapse in the United States in the Near Future
Table of Contents Imminent Threat Series: Assessing the Credibility of a Financial Collapse in the United States in the Near Future Introduction Historical Context and Recent Economic Trends Current Economic Indicators and Analysis Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Growth Unemployment Rates Inflation Supply Chain Disruptions Energy Prices Monetary Policy Deep Rate Cuts Emergency Lending Programs Impact […]
The Importance of Creating Your Own Currency for Preparedness Groups
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 supplies, and practice survival skills. However, one aspect that many preparedness groups overlook is […]
How Inflation and Shrinkflation Affects Families, Economy, and Being a Prepper
When inflation is rising, a lot of people feel the pinch in their wallets. However, inflation is not just rising prices making everything you have less impressive. Inflation can be measured in many different ways. Income inflation measures how fast prices are rising compared to income growth per worker and family. For example, if inflation […]
Mike Maloney’s “Hidden Secrets of Money,” Series that You Need to Know About.
Yesterday I tweeted Mike Maloney’s Part four in a series I thought I would share. It is a year+ old, but if you have not seen it, it is completely worth your time to do so. There are five videos in the series, and here they are for you if you have not already seen […]
The EBT Scare, Panic, and the Lesson
Over the weekend you no doubt heard about the EBT outage that bright the system to a halt. If you don’t know what EBT is, it means “Electronic Benefits Transfer” and is the electronic version of the “Food Stamp Program.” So, this means that instead of receiving paper food stamps and paper checks, you are issued […]
Are Pre-2011 Nickels Worth the Hedge?
It has been argued by those in the prepper and survival community that because nickels (pre-2011ish) contain 75% copper and 25 % nickel will appreciate with inflation and/or precious metals. It’s been said that the price of the nickel will go up in a post economic collapse scenario. My own preliminary research says this is debatable. I’m […]
Hedging Economic Bets, Why I Buy Junk Silver and Silver Rounds
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 current spot rate. I also have to preface this […]
Local or Alternative Currency in a Community for Higher Economic Sustainability
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 home town, a small town in rural Pennsylvania. […]