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An AI simulation of what an eruption at Mount Spurr might look like.

What to do When Things Feel out of Control

There are many things in our lives we cannot control and many disasters that might catch us by surprise, but there is one thing we can control.
The price of gold and silver is rising at a rapid clip.

What Gold Prices Tells us About the Future of the Dollar

Both gold and silver are surging. What does this mean for the U.S. dollar, your wallet, your preps, and inflation?
Can we believe government data on the economy?

After Massive Adjustments, can we Still Trust Government Data?

After the government reported 900,000 jobs that didn't exist, can we still trust government data on the economy? How to do your own economic assessment.
We lost a chicken to a hawk, but she appears to have put up a fight!

We Deal with Colder Weather, Dead Chickens and Guns

This week's homestead update deals with a predator attack, a reminder winter is coming, and some fun with guns.
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Worth Reading: Nine Meals from Anarchy

This article reviews how inflation can lead to the collapse of the food supply and the ugly ways in which the populace and governments react.
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If Inflation is Bad, why isn’t Deflation Good?

Why do economist complain when there is deflation? Shouldn't we be celebrating lower prices on eggs, gas, lumber, houses, etc.?
Trump has had such a good week, it wouldn't surprise me if they deck the white house out in checkered flags. He's winning!

This is What Winning Looks Like

Trump has an excellent week at home, on the world stage, with Trade and in economic news.
Almost three times as many of my saved items on Amazon increased in price rather than dropped. Is this a sign of tariffs and things to come or just the algorithm?

Do Rising Prices on Amazon Show Tariff Impact?

Almost three times as many of my saved items on Amazon increased in price rather than dropped. Is this a sign of tariffs and things to come?
The boat that I row may take many forms, not all of them nautical.

Rowing Your Way to Financial Freedom

Do you own stuff, or owe money on stuff? The former will help you be financially free while the latter will keep you tied down. Lear how to break free.
Worried about money? You are not alone.

How to Prep for an Uncertain Economic Future

Are we heading into a recession or an economic boom? Does the future hold pain, or gain? Here's how to prep for an uncertain economic future.