Fifty-Year Mortgages are Stupid, so are ARMs
President Trump has suggested 50-year mortgages, but it's a terrible idea for anyone worried about their financial preparedness.
What the End of the Shutdown Means for Markets
The end of the government shutdown will result in the sudden injection of money into millions of pockets. What happens next?
Winter Storm, Firewood, and Sunshine
After a week of sunshine and mild weather, snowstorms threaten. We prep for six inches of snow and wind gusts up to 45 MPH.
SNAP, Communists, and More
Food riots fail to materialize, but New York has a communist mayor. If any of this makes you want to buy a gun, they are not expensive.
How to Prepare for Whatever the Economy Does
Will the market go up or crash? Are we headed to the moon or a recession? Here's how to prep for any economic outcome.
Guns, Ammo and SBRs on the Homestead
We tested out some new subsonic ammo and ran into a problem. Plus, thoughts on registering pistols as SBRs.
Prepping Updates and More on the Government Shutdown
Cheap tarps, more firewood, feeding the bees, and wondering how long the government shutdown will last.
Be Safe this Weekend; Make Wise Decisions
Pete recommends staying close at home this weekend until we can assess what, if anything, SNAP recipients do when they don't get their EBT money.
Is the .308 Cartridge still Relevant for Preppers?
With newer, flatter shooting cartridges that excel at distances of 1,200 yards and beyond, is there still room in the prepper armory for the .308?
Oh SNAP! Things Could Get Ugly
If SNAP benefits are not funded due to the government shutdown, recipients are threatening all sorts of violence and rioting. Shop early to protect yourself.