In truth, Federal Reserve chairman, Ben Bernanke, did not actually scream to the high heavens that fiscal prudence should be thrown completely out the window. While he might hold...
Month: February 2011
When Does A Survival Hatchet Come In Handy?
Perhaps a better question is when does a survival hatchet NOT come in handy? A multi-purpose hatchet is an excellent tool to consider as a basic part of your gear collection for...
Psychological Survival After You Pull the Trigger
We do many things over the course of a day: brush our teeth, read a newspaper, drive a car, operate a computer - and sometimes we shoot strangers. Not for the fun of it,...
How Big Brother, umm, Egypt Handles Dissension
Those of you plugged into the current events scene might have noticed that embattled (at the time - he"s gone now) Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak decided the best way to...
5 Critical Elements of Modern Survival
For those new to the game of thinking in terms of modern survival, the process of becoming "ready" can be overwhelming. Food storage, weapons, water source - the list goes on....
What About When the Nutjob Pulls a Gun?
People shooting their co-workers on the job. The fact that over 800 people are murdered in this manner in America every year might be the best motivation for making a...
Phoenix Blooming with 19.4% ROI Expected in 2011
Market values in Phoenix are currently at approximately the same level as in the year 2000. The market area experienced a tremendous run-up during the real estate bubble and a...
Inflation is Going Where in 2011?
The general price level in 2010 relative to 2009 shows average price levels that are nearly flat. The reason for this trend is significant commodity price increases in 2007 and...
A Dollar is Not a Dollar
One of the most important concepts for investors to understand is that a dollar today is not the same as a dollar yesterday, and is not the same as a dollar tomorrow. Over time,...
Surviving Real Estate Trends in 2011
One of the most impactful news items heading into 2011 is the announcement by Bank of America that foreclosure activity is being suspended1, and the decision by government...