If you rationally examine history, as City Prepping does, there are strong indications that another great depression is on its way. We are experiencing record high unemployment, weakening currencies, and a global reduction in manufacturing and trade. The time to prepare for a prolonged economic depression is now. As conditions deteriorate, you can expect disruptions […]
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How to Teach Children the Value of Money
Money is one of the last things on kids’ minds, but it’s important that they learn about money and its value while they are young. As a parent, one of the best things you can teach them is the basics of money management and how money works in our society. However, money can be a […]
Read More...Best Apps for Budgeting, Saving and Banking
Modern technology makes a lot of things easier. The internet and electronic databases have revolutionized virtually every aspect of our day-to-day lives, including how we work, play and shop. The efficiencies derived from these new technologies and business processes have saved consumers countless hours and saved businesses billions of dollars. The technology adoption curve varies […]
Read More...What A Trump Presidency Means for Your Family
It’s been one week since Donald Trump’s election win, and many people across the country are reeling from the President-elect’s upset. Regardless of where you stand regarding political affiliations, a Trump presidency will be starkly different than Obama’s terms in office. With different approaches to the economy, national security, education and more, Trump is likely […]
Read More...Ideas for Stretching Limited Retirement Savings
Unfortunately, millions of Americans over age 50 have little or no retirement savings. Many people in this difficult position have just buried their heads, as they just don’t know what to do or how they can possibly start building up a significant nest egg for retirement. They just shrug their shoulders and say I’ll have […]
Read More...How to Handle Price-Gouging During a Disaster
Just a few years ago, Hurricane Matthew battered the southeast. While the storm was not as bad as originally feared, it still drove millions of people from their homes and caused plenty of damage. To make it worse, businesses took advantage of the situation and raised their prices sky high. Florida alone received 2,000 reports […]
Read More...Buying vs. Renting: What to Consider for Your Next Home
Not long ago, home ownership was the cornerstone of the American Dream. Then came the Great Recession, and far too many who thought they had achieved the dream realized it was an illusion. That certainly doesn’t mean home ownership is no longer a good idea, but Americans are now aware that home ownership has pitfalls. […]
Read More...Why You Need to Invest In Gold Now
Gold has held a special place in the global economy for millennia. While almost everything else has changed in the two thousand years since the birth and death of Jesus, the relative value of gold has remained constant. The price of gold certainly fluctuates over time and relative to historical circumstance, but whenever there […]
Read More...Where to Store Cash Safely in Your Home
You know how important it is to have an emergency fund, a nest egg that you only touch in a crisis. It provides security and a safety net when times get tough. While you typically keep your emergency cash in the bank in a secure savings account, it’s also important to keep some cash on […]
Read More...What Does Brexit Mean For Your Retirement?
Last month, the world news was rocked when British citizens voted for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union. The voting was close, with just 42 percent in favor of the move, but the “Brexit” decision is a huge change in the world economy with significant implications for investors all over the globe. The […]
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