the Trash vitae

Trash is the editor-in-chief of an independent Colorado micro-publisher/ design studio. I dabble in digital photography, the lost art of film image making, and guerilla digital video. DrMAC Studios specializes in books and videos on self-reliance, gardening, dumpster diving, urban foraging and living off the excesses of others.
This blog documents my daily experiences with the rest of the world

Friday, October 10, 2008

10 ways to survive the Depression of 2008....



1. Don’t worry that your savings and checking account will disappear. FDIC banks are guaranteed for $100.000 per person. Pulling all your savings out will hasten the fall of a bank.

2. If a bank does collapse you may have to wait a few weeks or 
months to get your money so have enough cash on hand to get you by 
for at least 1 month.

3. If your food storage is in good order thats great but spend a 
little more now on essentials that may go up in cost soon. Toilet 
paper, feminine supplies, canned goods, dry milk, etc.

4. If you have necessary prescriptions get them filled and keep a 
months supply on hand for backup. medicines will stay good longer if 
stored in the fridge.

5. Keep your gas tank full and fill at least a 5 gallon can in case 
prices skyrocket or supplies get limited. Only drive if absolutely 
necessary and car pool as much as possible.

6. Get a bike.

7. If you live where hunting and fishing are plentiful you may want 
to invest in a 22 rifle and a fishing pole.

8. Its too late to garden this year but get your seeds early and 
plan for next year.

9. It is cheaper for families to pool resources and live 
together than try to keep multiple houses if you are struggling with 
house payments. Kids can share rooms and adults can sleep on floors 
and couches.

10. DON’T PANIC! the great depression didn’t last forever and 
neither will this economic trouble. Simplify your life, share, and 
keep your family and friends close.

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