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Gold Hits Another Record as Silver also Shines

Gold hits another record, causing the Krugerrand Pete bought prior to Y2K to be worth ten times what he paid for it.
money getting vacuumed up

There is No Escape from Global Debt

We all know the U.S. is in debt and has hundreds of millions in unfunded liabilities. What most of us don't know is that things are worse in many of Europe's leading economies.
The U.S. debt clock shows how massive our debt load is, which may be driving up the price of gold.

What does the Rising Price of Gold Tell us?

Gold hit record highs last week, driven largely by demand for the metal considered a safe haven. Demand is high because of fears of a global war and fears of a financial crisis.
Home ownership, once a key component of the American Dream, is becoming unreachable for many Americans.

Bad Economic News Reflected in Earnings Reports

In what are signs of a possible recession, Dollar General, Lululemon, and Ulta Beauty all failed to meet expectations and saw their shares decline.
A soup kitchen during the great depression

Consumers are Pulling Back on Discretionary Spending

As markets tumble, a recession grows more likely, so use the time we have to prepare for it and to position yourself to survive.
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More Bad News — What Should You Do?

Headlines make it sound like the the end is nigh, with war and recession right around the corner. What should preppers do?
A protester starts a fire

Rising Debt Forces Higher Taxes, Cuts to Social Programs

All around the world, people are protesting in the streets because of rising prices and cuts to services. Here are warning signs to watch out for.
Inflation is soaring. Image based on an image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

Inflation Hits 20 Percent Under Biden

Inflation, taxes, and recession fears are not only hurting everyday Americans, they are crushing small businesses, the economic engine of America.
Foreclosures are not unusual in a recession.

The Bad Economic News Will Continue Until Morale Improves

As the debt spiral drags us under, it will be increasingly difficult to avoid inflation, a recession, stagflation or even hyperinflation.
It's always nice to open a beehive and find it full of bees! As the honey flow starts, the more bees there are, the more honey they will bring home.

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Updates on the economy, precious metals pricing, our beehives, our solar power system, and the use of drones for prepping.