It’s happened. You’ve just found out the main breadwinner in your family is now unemployed or maybe their hours have been cut. Either way, you’ve joined a growing club of Americans who are dealing with a loss of income, and all the hardships and ... Read More
52 Week Savings Plan: Bonus March prepping bargains to keep your savings on track
If you are on the 52 Week Savings Plan, then you are likely looking for super savings on just about everything you buy! The month of March brings with it opportunities to save on all kinds of items that will help you become more prepared for ... Read More
52 Week Savings Plan Revisited
Last year in January I posted this article on a 52 week savings plan. I want to encourage all of you to try it again this year! Even though it's not January, don't panic! It's not too late to start! According to the plan, by the last week of ... Read More
INSTANT SURVIVAL TIP: A simple step to bring you financial peace of mind
If your family is facing a tough economic future due to a job loss, have you ever thought of paying ahead on your utility bills? By adding extra money to your payments for water and power is like money in the bank should your income experience a ... Read More
INSTANT SURVIVAL TIP: Cash is king!
"Cash is king!," a Chicago native told my husband one day. I hadn't heard the term before but considering that our friend's family was reputed to have ties to the mob, I wasn't surprised. I've thought a lot lately about the importance of ... Read More
Buying gold – Is it better than saving?
Guest post by Nicholas Boyle In the current financial climate, many people are giving a lot of thought to how they should use their money. Some are happy to carry on as normal, but others may be interested in finding the best way to save or ... Read More
Survival Survey: A Home-Based Business for TEOTWAWKI
This topic was suggested by Kiri who blogs at Springing Into Action. If you could start a simple, home-based business today that would provide a product or service that might be in demand when the stuff hits the fan, what would it be? Kiri ... Read More
The Basics of Precious Metals, Part 2
This is Part 2 in an interview with Chris Slife, President of Howling Coyote Silver. If you have questions for Chris, email them to lisa @ thesurvivalmom. com, and I'll post his answers. Q: Will the prices of gold and silver go up or ... Read More
The Basics of Precious Metals, an Interview with Chris Slife, Part 1
If you have other questions for Chris, send them to me at [email protected] We live in a crazy, crazy world and one that doesn’t seem ready to return to normal any time soon. In fact, we may never see “normal” again. We’re told to pay off ... Read More
8 Compelling Reasons to Store Food
Food storage is a form of insurance. You buy it now in case you need it in the future. It's great to have a stocked pantry and stored food for those times when all you need is a can of chicken broth or you've run out of cereal and don't want ... Read More
