The Pickled Prepper

A Wave of Young Preppers Start their Prepping Journeys

Forty percent of Gen-Zers report they have spent money on prepping in the past year. That's great! the more preppers the better.

The R-word is Beginning to Look Inescapable

We won’t know if the fourth quarter is officially a recession until months afterwards, but we’ll feel in our wallets, on the jobs front, and in housing prices.

Unions Gain Bargaining Power as Strike Threats Drive Up Pay

Unions are have The pendulum has swung towards the unions which have had success negotiating significantly higher pay for members.

Inflation, Recession and the Dollar

Given the current plight of our economy, it looks like we may be leanign away from recession and back to more inflation.

The Economy is Failing; our Dystopian Future Awaits

The vast majority of Americans are worse off than they are three years ago, with more debt and less savings. And the worst is yet to come.

“Abrupt Change is Coming,” and it’s not for the Better

"Abrupt change is coming, and that's very, very disconcerting." according to this article based on a speech given by Tucker Carlson.

Is our System Collapsing in Real Time?

Tucker Carlson thinks our system is collapsing in real time. Hard to argue with that. But if the dollar dies, so will the global financial system.

Thoughts on the Surprise War in Israel

The world has always been a dangerous place, but with the attack is Israel and the war in the Middle East, that danger is now closer to the surface.

Russia Steps Up Nuclear Game with New Drill

Russia kicks off a country-wide drill in which first responders and the populace prepare for nuclear war and its aftermath.

What to Do if Nuclear War Breaks Out

What to Do if Nuclear War Breaks Out The world is probably closer to the use of nuclear arms in an aggressive manner today than...

Protecting Yourself from Fallout

What is Fallout Simply put, fallout is radioactive dust created when a nuclear explosion throws dust and dirt (made radioactive by the bomb) miles into...

Nuclear War: Planning and Preparing for the Worst

Nuclear War: Planning and Preparing for the Worst As you can see, coming through a nuclear emergency unscathed is unlikely to be accomplished by simple...

What you can Learn from Large Companies

Retailers, financial companies, and other members of the Fortune 500 are leaving cities with high crime rates. Maybe you should, too.

Look to Long-Term Water Needs at Your Retreat

When buying a retreat or a prepper property, think not only of today, but what we may face years or decades from now.

New Thoughts on What to Look for when Buying a Prepper Property

The world has changed since we bought our prepper property. Here's what I'd look for today I didn't consider back then.