We are used to swipe our credit cards every day and get the items we need. Today, we even use our phones to pay for the things we desire. However, in the event of a regional emergency, your credit cards will become useless for quite a while. This is why it’s important to keep cash in your bug out bag or on you at all times.
Economy and Investment
Prepper’s Gear – Lifestraw Personal Water Filter Review
Over the past couple of years I’ve bought different types of survival gear, but this is actually the first time I’m doing a review for such an item. I decided to write this review after spending two weeks in the mountains and my Lifestraw would not produce anymore clean filtered water.
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Cordwood Building – An Old-School Building Technique
Cordwood building is an old construction technique that is gaining popularity among those who decide to live off the grid. Cordwood houses started appearing in Wisconsin with the coming of the first settlers. These natural, hand-built houses are being constructed even in these modern times.
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10 How-To Survival Books Worth Owning
If the brown stuff hits the fan, getting the right type of preppers together who possess a good amount of survival skills will be almost impossible if you don’t have a vast network of people. However, with the right set of how-to survival books, you might just have enough knowledge to make it through.
Questions To Answer Before Buying Off-grid Land
When I began searching for a rural property for my off-grid retreat, I quickly found all sorts of places that looked promising at first glance. Everything from mountain views, to green pastures and all kinds of idyllic landscapes that I thought would make a significant acquisition. Buying off-grid land requires preparation and there are a few things that you should know before signing the papers.
Bartering After An Economic Collapse
It took just a few weeks for society to collapse after the stock market crashed. Bank accounts were frozen, cash was a rare sight and it was pretty much useless, stores were looted and home invasion was a daily reality. Only a few people can remember what happened during the Great Depression and for most of them, bartering was the only salvation.
How To Pick The Right Land For An Off-Grid Home
Our ancestors didn’t need much to survive. With a good piece of land and a little backwoods know-how, they managed to live a fulfilling life. Today, picking the right piece of land for an off-grid home is not so easy. There are many things we should consider before making this step.
The Snowball That Can Kill The Global Economy And Cause A New Recession
Big mutual funds that supported rapid economic growth in developing countries have started to retreat hasty from these markets. They are contributing to the recent rapid decline in global stock market.
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Useful Strategies To Pay Down Debt
Life is already hard for most preppers and off-gridders as it is without having to deal with debt. If you add it up to the daily struggles it can be something truly difficult to manage. You have to pay it off every month, but with the interest added constantly, it seems like it will never go away. These strategies should help you paid down debt in no time.
This Is The Next Big Thing For Wind Power Generators And You Should Keep Your Eyes On It!
Being able to harvest the power of the elements to produce our own electricity is something we all long for. We are used to see solar panels and giant wind turbines spinning in the breeze as we drive down the highway. But when it comes to wind turbines, the game is about to change. Some guys from Spain have decided to take the lead and make wind harvesting a lot less difficult. They are developing a new generation of wind turbines that we should all keep an eye on it.
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RIP Greece – How a Global Economic Collapse has started and what you should be doing!
Although I’m not a financial expert, I like to think of myself as an informed person. One who knows a thing or two about how the economy works and how it affects us all. While we were celebrating the 4th of July, at the other end of the world, the Greeks were digging their grave. According to partial official results, over 61% of Greek voters voted “No”, rejecting the creditors’ reform proposals. This has already caused a chain reaction on the stock markets and it’s just the beginning.
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Essential Tips To Stretch Your Food Budget
In these harsh economic times, stretching your food budget is a must. Every penny counts and preppers know it all too well. We can live with older clothes, we can drive an older car, but we must have food. Water and food are a must for whatever scenario the future throws at us. Without a good stockpiled pantry, our chances of survival are slim.
This Solar Power Generator Is A Thing Of Beauty, But Can It Be More Than That?
There is no greater sustainable energy source than the sun. Mankind has been trying to take the most from it since PV panels were invented. The following solar power generator has a revolutionary design.
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