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For
those who read my e-book How to Survive the War on the Middle Class, you may
recall a segment where I stated stocking up on food is like having money in the
bank…we’ve seen inflation erode our purchasing power and I’m happy I took my
own advice. This plan has saved us an
average 25 cents on the dollar.
"Food in the basement is better than money in the
bank."
There are many reasons for stockpiling a one-year supply of food.
The value of food commodities generally increases at the same rate as
inflation. Money in the bank doesn't do that. Investing in 500 cans of tuna
fish in your basement or dehydrated food that will last five to 10 years is a
better bet than putting $350 in the bank.
The most important reason to store food is that it comes in very
handy in many situations. Whether it be a large emergency such as an
earthquake, flood, volcano eruption, war, strike or economic crash, or
something as personal as being laid off work, moving or helping other family
members that are down and out or when cash is short, it is comforting to know
that you can use your home grocery store to help buffer lean money times.
Supplies – Everything hard to get today will become even harder to
get tomorrow. Russia’s actions alone could stress an already stressed supply
chain. If China attacks Taiwan, I expect severe disruptions.
- Food – It’s
storm season: winter and war all rolled into one. Make sure you stock up
today on can goods, dry beans, pasta, etc. Any food you like that would
last if the power or banking systems go down. (Might as well get that
toilet paper too.)
- Water – In most
homes, water is delivered via electricity. If this Russia and potential
China thing goes bad, power outages are a near certainty. Water and
sewerage will be a problem. Those who live in the southeast, and are old
enough to remember old school hurricane preps, know that as a storm
approaches you fill water bottles, gallon jugs and bathtubs. We are doing
that in our home today.
- Prepare
your grill –
Hurricane veterans also know this rule. If your electric and/or gas
systems go down, make a plan to cook your refrigerated and frozen food
within a day or two on your grill. Freezers will keep things iced for up to 48 hours, maybe a little
longer. But at some point, you will need to cook that food. If things go
really south – like EMP south – get the food cooked sooner than later.
Since most families only have a few days’ worth of food on hand, you don’t
want the glorious smell of a grilling steak wafting over a town of hungry
people.
- Medicine – Like
everything else, if supply chains are hit, electricity is down, and banks
closed, obtaining your medicine will become difficult at best. (Also, many
meds are made in China.) Stock up if you can. Beg your doctor to give you
an extra supply of meds or be prepared to pay cash as your insurance
company likely won’t cover extras. (Hurricane Katrina survivors like me
know how important this is. When the pharmacies close, there isn’t much
you can do.)
- Self-Defense –
Desperate people will do their worst with the best intentions. The
survival of their own families will allow them to do unsavory things with
a clear conscious. Chris is talking to his neighbors about home invasions.
This is a legitimate concern. In desperate situations, hungry people will
look for targets of opportunity. Don’t let your home be one of those. Keep
your doors and windows locked. Pre-set some defensive measures around the
house (by this I mean, make sure that if you are surprised by an attacker
breaking down your door, you have “help” within reach).
- Fuel – Fill up
your gas tanks. Buy an extra 5-gallon gas can or two. At the very least,
you can hedge against rising fuel costs.
- Cash – Don’t expect
ATMs and electronic cash registers to work everywhere. Keep extra cash on
hand, along with gold and silver if possible.
If you
ask any supermarket chain manager to tell you how long it would take to empty
the shelves in any store in the event of a crisis, the answer would be
approximately three days. They just don't keep that much in their warehouses
(that's the "supply chain" — orders are only made as needed). And if
there were a trucking problem... say, a blockade at the border between the U.S.
and Canada? — it would be even fewer days.
Here are some immediate considerations I think are important for
your long-term survival.
Food and Water – Ideally, you want
to be in a position to grow your own food, can it for storage, and access fresh
water from a well or spring. Easier said than done for most people. If you’re
not living on land with room for a garden or your own water source, storage may
be your only option. Long-term food and water storage are items to consider, as
well as a good water filter in case treated water isn’t available.
By taking these baby steps, you will reduce your stress levels.
And, if you act today, you will beat the panic shoppers. It’s a win-win. It’s
time to get serious about becoming self reliant!
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SIDEBAR
Rents reach ‘insane’ levels across US with no
end in sight
In the 50 largest U.S. metro areas, median
rent rose an astounding 19.3% from December 2020 to December 2021, according to
a Realtor.com analysis of properties with two or fewer bedrooms. And nowhere
was the jump bigger than in the Miami metro area, where the median rent
exploded to $2,850, 49.8% higher than the previous year.
Wary of Being Left in the Dark, Americans
Produce Their Own Power
As the American electric grid becomes less
dependable, a growing number of businesses and homeowners are buying their own
power systems to protect themselves from being left in the dark.
3 Simple Homemade Solar Projects for Your Homestead
The sun is an amazing source of energy, and it is entirely
renewable and FREE.
Unfortunately, most people think of solar energy as costly and
complicated...
But it's not!
You don’t need to "break" the bank and spend a
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Make that tank of gas
last longer.
We went to two experts to find the best ways to do that: A Mechanic Explains How
to Get Better Gas Mileage and Simple Ways to Save on
Gas: Tips from an Oil Executive.
The
next step is to keep your car in good running order. That means doing necessary
routine maintenance (and not getting ripped off having it done). Many simple
jobs can be done yourself. DIY Auto Maintenance for
the Frugal Car Owner will show you the way.
Some
repairs require a trained expert. But even then you can get Auto Repairs and
Maintenance for Less.
Going Beyond Cheap Recipes to Reduce Grocery Bills
Cheap recipes aren’t the only way to reduce a grocery bill.
While cheaper recipes can help keep costs in check, we explore other
money-saving options that could possibly save you more.
Create a Dream Garden on $100 Per Year
Do you imagine the beautiful flower garden or sustainable food
garden you’d have if only you had the money to create one? Well, you can create
your dream garden on $100 a year with these 15 tips.
All fiat currencies lost purchasing power in
2021
Although the dollar was
technically up about 7% against a basket of currencies, in reality, our
currency lost more purchasing power than in any year since 1982 with inflation
hovering at about 7%...
High inflation will last
through all of the coming year as far as I can tell. The longer bumbling Biden erodes our energy
independence, the worse it will get.
7 Top Foods for Your Survival Stockpile
Which foods are the best to store?
If they’re too costly you won’t be able to store enough. And
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2 comments:
Our family took your many suggestions of stocking up on food-glad we did.
Everything here makes perfect sense!
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