Category: Why we Prep

The Economy Continues Its Downward Spiral

The economy continues its downward spiral and gold and approaching $2000 per ounce.  Where do we go from here?

Silver is also starting to rise again, which some people, including me, think might be a better indicator of how spooked people really are about the economy. Rich people can buy gold anytime they want, but when the average person finally realizes that they need to protect their savings from inflation, silver is usually a better option for them, because it’s cheaper.

In the podcast, I again dispel a myth about why it’s too late to buy precious metals (gold and silver) and discuss the ongoing issues of what we can expect as we continue on this path to hyperinflation.

Markets are continuing their “bouncing down the stairs” motion. However, watching the markets is a poor indicator of the current state of the economy, because it’s mainly reactionary.

Most Americans Can’t Afford A $1,000 Emergency Expense

Most Americans can’t afford a $1,000 emergency expense – Aug. 10, 2011

Prepping isn’t just about doom and gloom, it’s about surviving the things that everyday life throws at you.

We’ve talked about the various levels of disasters on several podcasts and how the personal level are the most likely to occur to you. Things like car repairs and sick children are just a couple of things that come to mind. Most of us have family in another state, if you need to take an emergency flight to be with them, it’s expensive to buy last minute plane tickets.

If you don’t already have an emergency fund, start saving for it now. If you do have an emergency fund, keep adding to it. One thing I do is when my emergency fund grows large enough, I take some of that and convert into silver.  It’s still easy to liquidate, but also retains the value of that savings.

Why $1764 Gold is Important

In a recent podcast, I completely flubbed the explanation for why gold reaching $1764 per ounce was important. I’ll blame it on an early morning and a late night (and I’m sticking to that story :o ).

Anyway, I found this video interview with Jim Sinclair, the man who’s pegged this important price point in gold, and he explains it much better than I.

The Preparedness Podcast – Episode 112 – US Credit Rating Downgraded

It was inevitable that it was going to happen and it finally did. The US credit rating was downgraded by Standard and Poor’s from AAA to AA+. This is significant, and will have long reaching effects. I discuss this on today’s podcast.

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Broke! 10 Facts About The Financial Condition Of American Families That Will Blow Your Mind

Wow! I try to follow what’s going on in the country, but even I wasn’t aware that it was this bad.

Broke! 10 Facts About The Financial Condition Of American Families That Will Blow Your Mind

 

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