All things considered; I am very blessed. As a single gal, and being newly retired, I could live anywhere I want. Life circumstances (and the Lord’s urging) prompted me to relocate back to my home state in the upper Midwest. Initially, I rented an apartment in a college city located on the Interstate highway system …
When the power grid goes down and stays down, local economies will focus on the basics, and trade goes low-tech. NOW is the time to think about how you will be able to manufacture goods or offer services from home that you can use for income or barter. The purpose of this list is to …
22 Side Gigs to Develop Now and be Ready When the Lights Goes Out Read More »
With more bad news every day regarding the supply chain and the food supply, it is no longer a luxury to have extra food on hand. With more drastic food shortages already being forecast in the near term for 2022, consider spending $100 now to stock up on food. How Much Food Can $100 Buy …
If you are a student on the verge of graduating from high school or who has just graduated from high school, (or anyone who desires to live a happy and financially free life), you don’t need to go to college in order to find financial security. This article will show you how you can skip …
How to Be Financially Free – Tangibles Investing in an Uncertain Future – Part 3 Read More »
In the first article, “Tangibles Investing in an Uncertain Economy: How a 42-Year-Old Book Holds the Key to Beat Inflation,” I wrote about The Alpha Strategy, which is a system made famous by author John A. Pugsley in a book he wrote by the same title published in 1980. He advocated buying ahead and storing …
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I thought it might be necessary to share some friendly advice that might be helpful as you continue looking for your tribes in your local areas. Obviously take this with a grain of salt as this is just some personal opinions of mine that I’ve found helpful while building my tribe. 1.) Your personal safety …
Everywhere you look, financial experts are warning we could see double-digit inflation in 2022. Like all bad news, it never comes at a good moment when our debts are all paid, our investments are doing well, and our jobs are secure. Life doesn’t happen that way. However, investment advice published 42 years ago in a …
While this is a basic list, it bears repeating. As you read through these suggestions make note of where you have been deficient or haven’t really started. 1. Simplify your life. Get back to basics: Put God first, turn off the TV, read your Bible daily and classic books, listen to good music, learn how …
The holiday season is here. Time for the annual dilemma of what to get for (fill in the blank), who has everything. One more tie for dad? Another pair slippers for mom? A generic gift card for your aunt or uncle? Why not give a prepared present that helps friends and family members become better …
Preparing the Unprepared: Practical, Prepared Presents Read More »
Food is so important to our well-being. As our world gets crazier it can effect many things, including the food we can afford to buy. One way that families can eat more frugally is to eat soups. A warm pot of soup, a little bread can go a long way to warm the body and …
