A Realistic Look at the Effects of a Rail Strike
After four of the twelve unions representing various freight railroad workers vote against the deal, we look at what a strike means to you and me.
Stocking the Hidden Prepper Caches
I purchased some additional prepping supplies to add calories and trauma first aid items to our caches. We'll be hiding them soon.
Young Fraudsters get their 15 Minutes of Fame
Why are so many young people founding companies built on “untruths, misrepresentations, plain hubris and lies?"
The Five and Dime is now the $5 and $10
In my lifetime, the dime store became the dollar store and now it might as well be the $5 and $10 store. Thanks, inflation.
What Preppers can Lear from the Collapse of FTX
FTX was apparently off the rails for some time but no one knew it until it wrecked. Let's make sure your life isn't like that.
How to Bounce Back After Getting Laid Off in a Recession
One day you are at work and everything's going fine until the call a meeting and announce layoffs. Suddenly, you're unemployed. What do you do?
Should I Buy Food or Ammo?
Should you spend your prepper dollars on food or ammo? Read this to see what I did with my $250.
Planning for Winter and Other Small Challenges
With winter just around the corner, this is the time to winterize your vehicle and make sure your car emergency kit will help keep you warm and well fed.
Three Questions to Evaluate your Level of Preparedness
How well are you prepared if the SHTF? These three questions will help you evaluate your preparedness and plan for the future.
FTX Bankruptcy Shows Importance of Controlling your Assets
Controlling your assets is another kind of self-reliance. When you control your hard assets, it's harder to be defrauded or caught in a collapse.