It seems that most discussions about preparedness often revolve around guns, tools and gear. Sometimes we overspend, but today let’s take a look at things you can do that won’t cost you a dime. Sometimes it’s good to take a ...
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The Day All The ATMs Ran Out Of Cash
Money plays such an important role in our lives that most of us could not imagine surviving without it. Yet that is exactly what you need to do if you want to prepare for an economic condition called deflation. Deflation ...
Read More »5 Ways You’re Throwing Away Money On The Homestead (No. 2 Trips Up Lots Of People)
Even small expenses can soon add up on a monthly or annual basis on the homestead. Here are five ways that homesteaders waste money that could be put to better use elsewhere. 1. Not repairing clothing Working on the homestead ...
Read More »5 Old-Fashioned, Overlooked Ways To Save Time And Money
No doubt, technology can help save you time and money. Remember when you used to have to wait until after 7 p.m. to call long-distance because it was cheaper? Now, though, we can talk to our loved ones anytime we ...
Read More »6 Tricks To Saving Time & Money In The Garden (No. 3 Would Trim HOURS From Your Work!)
Whether you’re a new gardener, or a long-time student of the land, there are many things you can do to cut back on inputs and save time and money in the garden. In fact, there is a growing movement of ...
Read More »Bartering Basics: What To Do When Money Has No Value
Money can quickly lose its value in the event of a catastrophic event. In 1998 in Quebec and Ottawa, an ice storm crippled the power grid in those two provinces, forcing people to learn to live without electricity for ...
Read More »8 Reasons Chickens Nearly Always Pay For Themselves (And Then Some)
A recent egg customer noted the thick stack of bills in the worn red canvas pencil case I use for egg money, and remarked that sales must be going well these days. I replied that they were indeed doing nicely. ...
Read More »When It’s Morality Vs. Money, What Should The Government Do?
How far is too far? That is the question that Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina lawmakers will have to answer in the coming weeks. Back in March the conservative governor signed a bill into law requiring all citizens who ...
Read More »Billionaire Investor Abandons Stocks For Gold; Says Market Is Collapsing
A legendary billionaire investor apparently believes the stock market is about to collapse, and he’s moving his money into gold instead. George Soros has dumped 37 percent of his US stocks and made huge investments in gold, according to ...
Read More »Easy Ways To Make Money Off-Grid (By Doing What You’re Already Doing)
One of the best things about living off-grid is that you can make some money while living your dream lifestyle. I’m not talking about millions of dollars, but instead hundreds or thousands of dollars — enough to supplement other ...
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