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Naive Man Puts Money Into 401(k) as if Future Exists (thehardtimes.net)

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

This is why one of my "divestments" is non-cash valuable currency, items such as weapons / tool stockpiles, and training / knowledge. Seriously on that last one is so important if you have a day off learn how to use basic hand and power tools. Learn to cook something. Learn how basic gardening works. Take a CPR and Stop the bleed course, how to do basic electrical work, etc. You don't have to be professional at them but learn how to do them.

Best case scenario, you can be cheaper and look sexy knowing how to cook clean and repair. Worst case scenario, those are going to be worth more than Benjamins in a true SHTF scenario.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 hours ago

I’m always amused at the people that think they can make it through a collapse

first good infection you’re dead