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The dollar's buying power is being eroded by inflation.

Introducing the Prepper Shopping Basket Inflation Report

We can all feel the pinch of inflation in our pocketbooks, but how can we measure it? The Prepper Shopping Basket Inflation Report will track inflation for goods preppers buy.
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We Look at the Big Picture as the U.S. Exceeds 400,000...

As the U.S hits a major milestone, we step back and look at COVID-19 in comparison to past disasters, potential future disasters, and even post-apocalyptic fiction.
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Rising Prices Show Inflation is Already Here and How to Protect...

Meat prices were up significantly in 2020, possibly an early indicator that inflation lies ahead. Take steps now to prepare yourself and your wallet.

The COVID Collapse is Coming – Prepare Now

COVID-19 is doing lasting damage to our country and our economy. In this post, we explore the lasting effects and what you can do to prepare yourself.
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What COVID-19 Problems will Recur and How to Protect Yourself

We've seen what COVID-19 can do to the economy and the nation. We've all lived through a recession. Let's combine those lessons learned and prepare for 2021.
2021 may be as bad of worse as 2021. Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash.

Prepper Diary December 3: Trading Convenience for Safety

2021 is less than a month away, yet COVID-19 is rising, lockdowns are looming, the political divide is growing. It might be worse than 2020.
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November 23: COVID Crackdown Continues as Holiday Travel Builds

With Thanksgiving arriving this week, Hanukkah in two weeks, followed by Christmas and New Year's Eve, holiday travel could result in increased spread.
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Huge COVID Spike Cause Lockdowns in U.S. to Explode

As COVID-19 growth rate doubles in the U.S. since November 1, the threat of lockdowns explode, especially in Blue states.
High priced ammo

In Prepping, as in Life, Timing is Everything

When you look at prepping as a marathon rather than a sprint, you can time your purchases to take advantage of market lows and save money.
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Cancel Thanksgiving and Christmas – COVID-19 is Back

Don't be surprised if your governor or your mayor wants you to cancel your holiday plans and limit who you see at Thanksgiving and Christmas.