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03/06/2020 / By Ralph Flores

World Bank commits $12 billion in aid for countries hit by coronavirus, but experts are bracing for a global recession

The World Bank on Tuesday has committed $12 billion in aid to help countries with the health and economic impacts of the global coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The emergency aid package will include low-cost loans, grants and technical assistance, and is designed to provide a fast and reliable response for developing countries, especially those that are […]

03/04/2020 / By JD Heyes

Global shippers now losing a billion dollars a month as pandemic-induced slump hits the world’s product transport infrastructure

What do you get when you combine a ‘just-in-time logistics’ economy with a global slump in the most common form of transportation for getting goods to market — shipping? In short order, you get chronic shortages of virtually everything. And that seems to be the course we are on right now, thanks to effects of […]

09/18/2019 / By JD Heyes

Iran drone attack on Saudi oil facilities should concern Americans: What happens when “opposing forces” in the U.S. attack American facilities the same way?

As of this writing, the Trump administration has blamed Iran for the drone and cruise missile attack against a major Saudi Arabian oil refinery, though not “officially.” What’s more, the administration has yet to decide how it will handle the attack if, in fact, Iran is the guilty party, as many believe it is. As […]

08/08/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Will you still be able to work after SHTF?

If you experience a long-term disaster scenario, your stockpile can help you survive. Still, you need a source of income to support yourself and your family. In a post-collapse world, can you use the skills you learned from your day job to make a living? (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com) Considering a career in a post-SHTF world […]

08/07/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Invest in a stockpile of these 12 items so you can cash in when SHTF

Cash is one of the most important things you need for emergency situations. However, financial preparedness is also one of the most forgotten aspects of prepping. You may face a situation in which you may lose your income while being stuck with other expenses. Being financially prepared is a way to protect yourself in the […]

08/02/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Preppers are ready for anything – but have you planned for the cost of a medical emergency?

Financial preparedness is an important aspect of prepping. But it’s also one that’s often neglected by many people. They may have survival tools and gear, but it’s no good if they’re not financially ready. Medical emergencies are just one of the many emergencies that could cause you financial difficulty. Medical emergencies often occur suddenly and have […]

07/08/2019 / By Zoey Sky

How to prevent common personal disasters when SHTF

A lot of articles about prepping usually talk about self-defense, weapons, supplies, or survival skills that you need when SHTF. These are all important aspects of prepping, but most people forget another element that all preppers need to consider: financial preparedness. (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com) Settling your debts and having an emergency fund will help you deal […]

04/10/2019 / By News Editors

100s of millions of dollars in crops destroyed by flooding, and farmers are being told “there’s nothing the U.S. Government can do to help”

This is the worst economic disaster for U.S. farmers in modern American history. Our ongoing trade war with China had greatly depressed prices for wheat, corn and soybeans, and so farmers were storing more crops on their farms than ever before in early 2019. And then the floods came. The water moved so fast that […]

04/02/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Preppers save for a rainy day: Why financial planning is crucial for surviving an economic downturn

As a prepper, one of the first things that you need to learn is the importance of financial preparedness. Don’t wait until an economic collapse before you start settling your debts or saving money. (h/t to TimGamble.com) The basics of financial preparedness Personal, business, or government debt is bad. It will stress you out, and it makes […]

09/07/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Do you have a “plan B” in the event of a financial SHTF?

When people hear the term SHTF, most immediately think of hard-hitting calamities. But financial SHTF situations can happen, too, and unfortunately, they’re not something a lot of people are prepared for. In the off-chance that your finances do go crashing down, here are some tips to help you recover. (h/t to ModernSurvivalBlog.com) Before anything, it’s best […]

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