Prepping is all about being ready for the unexpected. It is about being ready for everyday emergencies, natural disasters and regional calamities that will put your life in danger, not to mention make it very complicated. Most preppers will establish detailed plans and acquire all of the supplies and other gear that they need for … Read more
by Conrad Novak In the event of a social collapse, it will become everyone for themselves. Those who have prepared for that moment may feel like they are sitting pretty, but that does not mean their initial preparations will be sufficient forever. All it takes is one unaccountable factor to throw your plans down the drain. … Read more
by Ryan You probably have heard about the civil unrest and economic collapse in Venezuela. The footage and stories have been jaw-dropping to say the least. There are 10,000 citizens crossing the border every day just to get food, water, toilet paper, and medical supplies. They line up before the sun rises and store shelves … Read more
Please look at the graphic below which compares a period of time leading up to the 1929 Stock Market Crash, and recent market trends over the past few years. This information is circulating the Internet as a prediction that come this January the stock market will crash. Based on these trends Economic Collapse appears to … Read more
by SF I realize that this will probably count as heresy in this company, but I feel it is time for me to explain at least an alternative standpoint. Maybe somebody can give me a concrete reason that validates the gold standard. The argument that it was historically always thus is not a real argument … Read more
By Harriet, Editor At Large – SeasonedCitizenPrepper.com As I look back over my own life and through the generations as far as our family is concerned, I think our biggest risk is not a collapse of the power grid, nor TEOTWAWKI, but financial hardship due to loss of employment, loss of a working partner, changing … Read more
Many preppers today are doing so out of fear of inflation and the economy. More and more people are shopping sales, using coupons, and shopping discount centers. Part of my inflation protection system is stocking up on many commonly used household items such as shampoo, body wash, soap, toilet paper, dish detergent, and laundry detergent. I buy … Read more
I am not the most financially sound person in the world. One thing I do know – is just when things seem to be going well something unexpected always seems to happen where money is suddenly needed. I make decent money and typically have “disposable” income to pick up a little of “this” or a little of … Read more
I am lucky. I have a good job and my wife works as well. I am not heavy in debt. Regardless – I am pretty particular where I spend my money. In today’s economy a little research, a little looking around and you can save a lot of money. Here are some examples: Google Product … Read more
This is the 3rd installment documenting some recent conversations I have had with a buddy of mine – Paul R. Paul and I meet for lunch about every week and discuss numerous things. Recently these conversations have headed in a direction related to Paul’s concern of the economy and the future of the country. In … Read more
A while back I had lunch with a friend of mine named Paul. We discussed the economy and unemployment. He doesn’t really know my involvement with preparedness and has always seemed to me somewhat of a “yuppie”. We met for lunch this past Wednesday and the conversation led to gas prices…..and his concerns and worries about … Read more
Hello all – I have a buddy – his name is Paul R. From here on I will refer to him as just “Paul” or “JR“. Anyways – he has been a non-believer when it comes to prepping. The other day we had lunch at a local restaurant. The discussion led to current events and that … Read more