Month: August 2009
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Raw land is good but self storage is better.
Old time investors used to say that the best thing to do during lean times was buy raw land and just hang onto it. Can’t burn down. Can’t be stolen. Don’t even need insurance on it. Just hang on and wait for it to increase in value. While that’s a much better idea than playing…
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When in doubt, ask Mr. Trump.
The following Economic Survival tips were posted by Donald Trump at www.TrumpUniversity.com. Since they reflect much of what Jason talks about at Empowered Investor Network and Holistic Survival, we thought it would be worth a look for our audience. Here’s Mr. Trump’s list: • Pay attention to national and international news and finance coverage at…
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Time to get food thrifty.
Most of us have an inkling that we may not be getting the best bang for our buck when it comes to the choices we make in spending that ever-dwindling paycheck. But an inkling is about as far as it ever goes. Ever stop to really think about how much money could be saved by…
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The Boy Scouts had it right – “Be prepared.”
Jason recently discussed emergency preparedness on Holistic Survival show #2 with expert Greg Friese. The topic arose of emergency medical kits. Is one enough or do you need more? For the modern survivalist, it’s a good idea to have one in your home, car, business, even your second home or on vacation when you travel.…
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Is that a bone sticking out of your arm?
Let’s say your three year old son is bouncing joyfully on the bed. You know that’s what he’s doing because the creaking springs give it away. You head in that direction to administer proper parental justice when you hear the spring noise stop and the sickening thud of a small body hitting the floor. The…
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Pardon me, sir, do you need emergency first aid?
Sorry to break the news but most people aren’t going to be able to tell you they need emergency first aid help. We can talk all day long about being prepared to deliver life-saving treatment but it doesn’t do anyone a whole lot of good if you can’t recognize when they are suffering from a…
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HS 3 – How to Weather the Financial Armageddon Ahead
View Transcript The term “Armageddon” is defined as “the scene of a final battle between the forces of good and evil, prophesied to occur at the end of the world.” In this episode of The Holistic Survival Show, host Jason Hartman interviews Michael Panzner on his financially relevant books, Financial Armageddon and When Giants Fall…