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When the U.S. decide to hit Iran again, it will come as a surprise.

We’re Still at War, but the Economy Doesn’t Care

U.S. consumers were happily complacent while the Iranian war raged. Will what comes next result in economic shock?
I add Stabil to every gas can I fill, and I keep a supply of Sea Foam on hand in case water gets in my gas tank or cans.

Is Iran the Straw the Break’s the Economy’s Back?

The war is barely two weeks old, and people are panicking. But if you're prepped, you shouldn't be. Are you ready to weather a recession?
When the economy takes a turn for the worse, hard assets are good to have.

Don’t Believe the “Goldilocks” Economy; Prepare for the Black Swan

Wall Street says the economy is fine, but the Pickled Prepper says watch the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s why your "personal economy" comes first.
We are walking on a knife edge, meaning things could go either way in 2026.

Pete’s 2026 Predictions: Walking the Knife Edge

War, the economy and illness. My 2026 predictions have it all, plus my personal plan for food storage, security, and incremental prepping steps.
The Canadian Maple Leaf is a popular and instantly recognizable coin that contains .9999 fine silver. These are one-ounce coins.

Silver Rockets Past $67 to Another Record High

Silver rockets to a record $67.10/oz as the "Debasement Trade" accelerates. Pete explains why and what this mean for preppers.
A roll of Franklin half-dollars that are 90 percent silver.

What the Debasement Trade is Telling Us

Have you heard of the debasement trade? We explain and tell you what it may mean for the economy and preppers.
The longer the term of your motgage, the more you pay over the life of your loan and the less equity you will build.

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.
bad news

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.
Will the U.S. ever see a state of hyperinflation where it has to issue $1 million bills? If so, this is what Grok things they may look like.

Is the Economy as Bad as Many Fear?

What does our economic future hold? Will the U.S. see a recession, a depression, or inflation, and will it lead to a collapse?
Gold coins and bars

Gold Jumps Again as Worry Builds

Gold continues to set record highs while silver appears poised to break $50 for the first time. But what does this mean for preppers?