Sunday, March 24, 2019

The Wise Prepper.

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For some nice reason Norway is usually my top  Blog  readers and fans.   I wish I could still  write some things in their tongue.   The USA is number two.

"Gott kann nicht Lugen."    ---German:  "God cannot lie."



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Friends:
     Of course I must say right at the start that most Combat Veterans already know most of this splended list of "Must Have's."   And here I am, an old, but well studied gentleman and Christian [PTL---- "Praise the Lord."] but the Bible tells me that there will be a horrible situation on our Earth with disease, war, strife, and Big Brother will be our enemy..... IF we are still around or have [taken the MARK of the Anti-Christ --- who is controlled by STD ---Satan the Devil.   Father God will of course deal with the devil and all his 'supporters and agents.'   Sorry that I still need to tell that true story so many times, dear friends,  but there are still millions who don't know it yet.... many in the good old USA.... like Milenials and such.   But not all the blame goes on them,  but the entire U.S. school system, also controlled by the Liberal, Socialist/ Communists that obama planted.   Why don't we all WAKE UP, turn off the TV, radios and over used Cell Phones that even adults are addicted to ???   Such obcessive behavior is not healthy, and that's is one reason why our kids cannot master simple language and communication skills.   

In studying the better way to loose weight I am also learning what bad foods are.   Ha!  If the bad stuff does hit U.S.,  people will be lucky to eat old canned foods.   What a bummer, IMHO.  Any questions or comments?

Army Hugs,
Tom Schuckman









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One of the most forgotten areas of prepping is financial preparedn











12 Things That Won’t Lose Value In A Crisis
One of the most forgotten areas of prepping is financial preparedness. It’s as if we all think that whenever the brown stuff hits the air movement device, all debt and other financial concerns will disappear. While that might be true in a few situations, like an EMP, it’s not something we can count on. We’re just as likely to be faced with a scenario which causes us all to lose our incomes, while still being stuck with the mortgage on our homes and the loans on our cars.

Planning our finances as preppers can be challenging. We are faced with the problem of planning for the same things our non-prepping friends and neighbors do, while also planning for any number of possible disasters. So we have to have a plan for retirement; a plan to survive short-term disasters and a plan for surviving a TEOTWAWKI event.

This makes investing a real challenge. The things most people invest in, stocks and money market accounts, can’t be relied on in a post-disaster world. For that matter, trusting in them in a normal world is a bit dicey, as the stock market can always crash. But that doesn’t eliminate the need for investing; just like everyone else in the world, we need to have our investments in order, both for the good times and for the bad.

This really means investing in such a way as to protect ourselves in the event of a disaster. If we do that, then our investments should carry us through the good times as well. What we need, in addition to our stockpile of supplies, are things that we can invest in, which won’t lose their value, even in a post-disaster world. May I suggest the following…

Gold & Silver
This one is obvious. Perhaps the most classic investment of all time is precious metals, specifically gold and silver. During times of financial crisis, these metals always increase in value, even when everything else is dropping in value. In addition, precious metals are what people are likely to return to, when needing some sort of money to trade with. So, as long as you have them, you can do business.

If you want to learn more you can check out this book. It provides specific and essential wealth-protecting ideas, techniques, and strategies.

In this regard, silver is actually better than gold, as its value is less. So when it comes time to barter, you’re not dealing with a one ounce gold coin, which has a huge value. That might be useful when trying to make a major purchase, but not when trying to buy food.

Land
When I’m talking about land here, I’m not talking in the typical way of investing in land. What I’m referring to the land your home is sitting on or land that you can use for homesteading. One of the best investments you can make, especially for surviving a financial collapse, is ensuring that you own your home. That way, it can’t be taken away from you.

Granted, it is hard to pay off your home and the land it sits on; but if you will make an additional payment of say $100 each month, that money will go directly towards the principal on the loan, not the interest. I don’t have the exact figures at hand, but check it out; that could cut your 30 year mortgage down to 15 years or so.

Food
As preppers, we’re already stockpiling food. But we need to realize that our food is an investment too. Even in normal times, the cost of food is rising faster than the inflation rate. So, that food will increase in value faster than a savings account. Of course, in a time of crisis, it will be invaluable.


Trump: Prepare for 'Financial Ruin.'

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Hello Fine People,
    We never had a chance after obama left the USA in such debt --- that he charged more and heaped up more debt $$$ than all the other Presidents before him !!   President Trump moved mountains while the Democratic party and the Swamp tried to trip him and stall him at every turn.   The damage is already done!
     To paint a picture, let us watch an Olympic swimmer trying to reach the other side of Lake Michigan from the Wisconsin side,  but failing, and even in the month of August the water temperature is just above freezing!   I even jumped into Lake Michigan on Jan. 1st, with the Kenosha, Wisconsin Polar Bear Club for 5 years.  Those days are over... LOL.   

I have studied Finance and passed my PFS Securities and Investments exam, so I know what I am talking about.  I have also tried to warm my friends and relatives about the comings financial fall,  but to no avail.  I have also shared the Gospel far and near using the BIBLE TRACTS, INC.   But now that my health has slowed down plus accelerated aging, IMHO,  times are different.   If it were not for my fine wife, Loretta,  I would be in bad shape.   But praise the Lord,  I am blessed with the right lady.  

Even though I am invested in the right stuff,  my family will be hurting too.  I am banking on the Lord to bail us out and also remove us from this situation that will plague the Earth.   Still,  I cannot help but worry a little bit.   And gasoline is going up $$$ again.

Warm Regards,
Tom Schuckman



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