Finances

In life, the best thing you could want for both you and your family is security. Whether that comes in the form of a secure home, adequate finances or emotional support, you want to have a system in place that will take care of you throughout any situation. In the modern world, there are a great … [Read more...] about Investing for Preppers: Gold vs. Silver

You’ve heard it over and over. Stop splurging on clothes at the mall, stop eating out, and start sticking to your budget. But actually, this is all great advice and something you need to pay attention to if you want to become financially sound in the future. Studies show that when it comes to … [Read more...] about 10 Ridiculously Simple Ways to Save Money Everyday and Secure Your Financial Future

When a tornado, hurricane or other severe weather phenomenon is heading toward your town, the last thing you want to think about is whether or not you have the proper insurance coverage. Your focus should be on getting your loved ones to safety, not if you will have to pay for a new roof out of your … [Read more...] about Will Insurance Cover Your Home When Storms Hit?

I prep because I’m a former farm girl who grew up with a year’s worth of food sitting in the cellar at any given time and because I’ve had to start over several times with little more than the clothes on my back.  Once you’ve spent some time shivering without enough blankets or skipping meals … [Read more...] about 18 Lessons Learned from Being Unemployed

Recently I found out that I am going to be a first time Grandma, to a little baby girl. Her parents are professionals, and the child will want for nothing. For that matter, it is almost impossible to buy gifts for them, so I have gotten stuck just giving them gift cards which seem so impersonal and … [Read more...] about Silver Coins Are An Awesome Gift (Especially for Rich Kids!)

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 social circumstances or a slow, insidious … [Read more...] about Economic Collapse Preparation 101 – 20 Questions To Get You Prepared