Most people who are looking to get prepared don’t have a lot of extra money. They’re not going to be the kinds of people to invest in the stock market or other investment strategies because let’s face it, it takes money to invest. In times where markets are so volatile, gold is up, and the dollar is down, there is something that you can invest in. Things aren’t getting any better with the economy and investing in your future or something we can all do.
I’m talking about investing in your preps. Even if the economy doesn’t totally collapse, all of the money that’s being pumped into it is going to cause at least some inflation. Inflation is going to cause some things to go up in price more than others and food is something that is already going up in price; albeit fairly slowly but in the future the price could rise more rapidly. This is why investing in your food storage and other preps is very important, and a great way to invest your money.
Food is an asset, something that we all need and by buying it now, while it’s cheap, you’re going to benefit greatly by not having to pay higher prices in the future. It basically equals a return on your investment in the form of not having to purchase it at a higher price in the future. This is a great way to invest some of your money and in these economic times it’s a lot smarter than investing in stocks or other outlets when things are so uncertain. What is certain is that you’re going to have to eat, and by getting your storage together while it’s cheap you’re going to save a lot of money in the long run and free up tight funds in the future for other things.
3 comments
Bullseye
November 17, 2009 at 1:33 am (UTC 0)
This is by far the BEST advice any one could get and put to use. Just an extra can or this or that can really add up. It's kinda fun too once you get started, watching your food storage grow and knowing you are making a great investment. You ever remember food prices going down ??? I don't. Buy extra now saves you a small fortune in the future. Great post Matt…as always.
Bullseye
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idahobob
November 17, 2009 at 3:05 pm (UTC 0)
Yup….
I for one, do not have a lot of money, extra or otherwise.
But, with that said, for us, preps are a high priority. That's it, how you prioritize your life.
What is more important, a new car, the newest, biggest, baddest flat screen, the new boat, or prepping for the future?
We've been doing this for quite a while. How did it start? SLOWLY! The extra 8 pack of soup, the first 25 lb bag of rice, the first 50 lbs of pinto beans. Ya just keep pecking at it and it continues to build.
It is a REALLY good feeling to realize what you can and have done over time with your preps.
It is never to late to start, and if it ever feels like that the project is just to durned big to accomplish, just remember how to eat the elephant, "one bite at a time".
If you haven't gotten started, make today the starting point. If you are already started, Good 'Un, and keep after it.
Read all that you can, seek the advise of others and ignore the naysayers.
'nuff for now,
Bob
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matthiasj
November 18, 2009 at 7:22 pm (UTC 0)
Thanks Bullseye! And you're exactly right Bob. Never to late to start prepping.