Comments on: 10 Ways to Prepare for a Depression

By: Pippie

Pippie — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:41:15 +0000

I too have been storing up some foods like canned goods, sugar, flour(in fridge), baking soda and powder, canned meats etc. Then also stocking up on meds like sinus pills, allergy pills, pet meds and pet food . I rotate items as new ones come in. Like the other day FL had canned named brand dog food for 29 cents a can, I bought everyone they had. also like the charcoal for 5.49 bag for 18lbs, bought 4 of those.I have also been collecting Depression recipes of how to make cakes without sugar or eggs. Bread recipes, have a fund going for emergency’s and slowly working on 6 months living expenses if not more. Instead of that big gulp I tuck that money away, take coffee from my house instead of wawa or 7-11. When stores have 2 for 1 sale, I stock up on those bargins like FL had canned Libby veggies on sale for 39 cents, I made 5 trips to the store to get stocked up only allowed 12 at a time. so I’m trying to get prepared, I rather be prepared then not prepared, My family ( extended) thinks I’m nuts LOL

By: susan

susan — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:22:53 +0000

Cassandra….

I don’t feel I should have to live “below” my means. Why?? I work 2 jobs. I make the money, why shouldn’t I live within my means. Why shouldn’t everyone pull their own weight?

I don’t live a lavish lifestyle by any means,I live my life with a few treats to my family along the way by having dinner out her and there, but I rarely spend money I don’t have.

It is the govt that feels it needs to take from me to give to the lazy, the non workers, the drug addicted welfare generation(s) of families. I am sorry that I am non willing to pay it any longer. If you want to feel free. I want to keep what I earn as I work hard.

I am getting upset that this govt and passed govt. has this mentallity!

By: Cassandra

Cassandra — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:10:29 +0000

In order for us to properly prepare for OUR OWN economy’s demise we will have to take responsibility for OUR OWN mistakes from trying to live excessive lifestyles. One single PERSON (as people should be recognized as a person FIRST and foremost and not by their ethnicity, background, or birthplace) did not cause us to overspend, exceed our credit limits, outsource jobs to other countries, etc. Unless he is Superman, that is humanly impossible. So everyone PLEASE WAKE UP and realize that our current president did not cause the disparities in health care, bonuses, food prices and affordability levels. WE ourselves caused this and the only way to handle it is to fix our own mentality and live below our means. STOP BLAMING OTHERS AND FIX IT AT HOME FIRST!!

By: Susan

Susan — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 01:16:23 +0000

I also advise to buy spendable silver. It is 90% silver. It can be spent as regular silver (dimes, nickels, quarters,and dollars), but can also be turned in for the price of silver too. ‘

From my research, silver is suppose to out perform gold.

Do not buy gold certificates, buy tangible gold, and silver.

God help us all. I pray everyday for AMERICANS !!!

By: Larry T

Larry T — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:57:07 +0000

A disc does not take up much space so I would recommend building a library of HOW TO articles, how to dress deer, how to butcher animals, how to sew, how to grow your own food etc;.

Another recommendation of mine would be to acquire tools that may be used to make your own products. Anything that you can make on your own is one less thing you need to buy.

Gold- purchase gold (coins, small bars etc) you can’t possible know what will happen to the value of money in the future. In the 29 depression money had value but it was hard to get, in the future it may be the opposite you may be able to acquire money but it will not have much value.

By: Susan

Susan — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:58:30 +0000

If anyone is reading this on 7-2-09, you best make some serious decisions to take this depression, hyper-inflation idea seriously…

It’s happening….get prepared quickly !!

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:16:55 +0000

I have to agree with everything that T.Jrfferson says.

I have tired to prove myself wrong on the coming depression, but I just can’t find any truthful encouragement.

It is going to hit us, and I am still preparing, as the forecasts now say it could last as long as 10-15 years. I hope I can hang on to my house.

For those still in denial, you had better wake up, and start preapring as it is coming !!

Also, I have read to have a emergency bag packed that can sustain you for at least 72 hours if you have to make a quick temporary move.

Hang on America…

By: T. Jefferson

T. Jefferson — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:15:22 +0000

Well – we do have a huge financial mess looming on the horizon that will make last fall look like a Sunday Church picnic.

With the rate of Obama’s spending borrowed money on things that are unfunded and will only continue to add to the annual deficit, the fantasy of universal health care (which is actually a power grab – those that control government now can control legally who lives and who dies – just like GOP supporting dealerships were more often closed than those who donated to the DNC), TARP I, TARP II, the porkulus budget, the hidden billions to ACORN and other worthless communist and subversive groups – stocking up on as many of the staples of life is a very good idea.

Guns and ammunition will be helpful – just pray that enough governors are smart enough to not back the coming martial law.

Very helpful will be an Emergency radio, duct tape (1000+ uses) and sterilizing alcohol (some whiskey might be good too).

Stock up but don’t forget to pray that somehow, Congress pulls it together and stops one Kenyan born man from destroying over 200+ years of liberty.

By: Me

Me — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 02:35:40 +0000

Is it just me or do some of these read like a zombie apocalypse is coming?

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:12:12 +0000

I have read all the comments and have been preparing for what I feel will be a worse depression than the 1930’s, and last twice as long.

The President bought back our own debt, he is spending at an alarming rate, and the past economic situation that he walked into and what he is doing now spells disaster in my mind’s eye. I pray I am wrong.

I have done all of the above and more.

Stockpile food, I have sealed my beans, rice, and flour. I have purchased very inexpensively bulk high gluten flour to use in my bread machine, and if power goes, then I still have the ability to do it by hand….they used to do it, so can I!

I have always had a garden, so that is a given,but have increased it this year.

I have been listening and learning from other people whenever I can.

Salt is a great idea…I have bought some, but not for the reasons mentioned here, but I am glad I read this when I did. If we have to shoot the rabbits, and deer around, then salt is a wonderful asset to have on hand.

We have cut our bills down, we have no outstanding debt, besides our mortgage. We have no credit card debt. We have no car payments.

We have decided to NOT trust the banks and have invested in other areas. Stocks will fail, and crumble, and I fear for the folks that are still in the matrix. I chose to take the right pill, and at exactly the right time also.

My family is in the matirx still,and will not listen to what is right in front of thier faces…

Thanks so much for the help. I feel I am as prepared as I can be.