7 Tips for Financial Preparedness and Budgeting for Survival

Financial Preparedness for Survival

Financial preparedness is a cornerstone of survival planning, often overshadowed by stockpiling goods and mastering survival skills. While these are undoubtedly crucial, neglecting your financial health can leave you vulnerable when disaster strikes. Therefore, it’s imperative to recognize the importance of financial stability in times of crisis and learn practical strategies to secure your economic…

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Everlit Emergency Trauma Kit (This Kit Has You Covered!)

The EVERLIT Emergency Trauma Kit

Recently, while going through some of my preparations, I found I lacked a first aid kit in my truck geared towards car accidents. Over the past few years, there have been several times that I have had to stop and aid motorists involved in an accident. Unfortunately, living in a rural area without full-time first…

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DIY Food Supply: Grow Your Own Sprouts

I love fresh homegrown veggies but can’t garden year-round in my climate. My property is a mixture of mud and ice right now, which means no fresh green things unless I get them from the store. I’d love to build a greenhouse someday, but that won’t be in the budget any time soon. Luckily, I’ve…

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Cybersecurity and the Future of Tech with Dan Nowak

A masked person holding the word cyber threat

Cybersecurity and the future of tech, dive into it in the episode with tech expert Dan Nowak. Our chat traverses the landscape of technology, its implications for personal and national security, and the societal shifts it engenders. Join us as we unravel the complexities of our increasingly connected world. The Cybersecurity Conundrum The Rise of Remote…

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Terrorist Movsum Samadov (Coming to a Town Near You?)

Movsum Samadov: terrorist and picture as an illegal border crosser

In case you haven’t seen it, there’s a troubling video on the Internet. The video is of an interview of an illegal border crosser, who, when asked who he is, responds with: You’re not smart enough to know who I am. But soon, you’re going to know who I am. Everyone will.  Call me crazy,…

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Swedish Government Prepping! (Here’s Their Guide)

Swedish flag

In light of the heightened tensions and instability around the globe, the Swedish Government is providing its citizens with an excellent preparedness guide. The 11-page “If Crisis or War Comes” guide covers emergency preparedness, terror attacks, total defense, and warning systems. It also includes home preparedness tips, including food, water, warmth, and communication essentials. By…

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How To Create a Rolling Survival Cache

How to create a rolling survival cache

I’ve already addressed the idea of having a secret cache/safe place in the city here on Mind4Survival, describing my personal experience building (and testing) one to illustrate the proposition. Now, I’ll go over an alternative strategy: a rolling survival cache. As described in the article, I’d put together that small storage room during a period…

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Salmonella: What You Need To Know

Salmonella - what you need to know

Salmonella outbreaks keep making the news. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recently announced recalls for popular charcuterie boards sold at Costco and Sam’s Club stores. If you have recently begun producing your own food, you may be wondering how serious salmonella is and how likely you are to become sick from homegrown and home-processed…

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☢️ Own a Nuclear Missile Silo! with Matthew Fulkerson

Brian Duff and Matthew Fulkerson in a Nuclear Missile Silo control room

I talk with Matthew Fulkerson, owner of an Atlas F nuclear missile silo, and founder of Atlas AD Astra – an adventure resort and educational center for space habitat studies. Matthew shares his journey from stumbling upon an abandoned missile silo as a child to transforming a decommissioned site into a unique Airbnb and educational…

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Lessons from the Great Depression We Can Use Right Now

There are many lessons from the Great Depression that are still relevant today

The late 1920s and early 1930s were challenging times economically for our country, and we’re starting to see similar issues today. Those who are wise learn from history, and those who do not, repeat it. Here are some lessons we can take from the Great Depression and apply them to our current situation. A Quick…

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