We all know the major scenarios.

But will you know what to do when the real thing happens?

It is almost as if someone flipped some sort of a switch as 2020 began because we have been seeing really weird things happen all over the globe so far this year.  Later in this article, I want to talk about the large earthquakes and strange weather events that we have seen over the past few days, but first I want to discuss the massive armies of locusts that are voraciously eating crops in Asia and in Africa.

Being a “gray man” is something all preppers should familiarize themselves with.  If you already understand the concept of it, practice to hone your skills and make yourself remarkably unremarkable

Meat tenderizer seems like an odd thing to stock up on, unless you can figure out other ways to use it!  If you decide to stockpile meat tenderizer, here are 5 different ways you can use it!

Ninety-seven percent of CFOs (corporate financial officers) surveyed in a new poll believe that the United States will be in recession by the end of 2020. Eighty-eight percent of CFOs represented in the survey work at companies generating greater than $1 billion in annual revenue.

It’s terrifying to think about, but there may come a day when the United States will be struck by one or more nuclear weapons.  Because of this, Natural News compiled a list of the ten best foods to grow in case this horrific scenario becomes a macabre reality.

It’s never too early to start preparing your personal finances for an emergency. Anything can happen, and if it does, knowing the basics of financial planning for preppers could help keep an emergency from becoming an overwhelming crisis.

Much to the dismay of preppers everywhere, yeast does expire.  It loses the ability to make bread rise, as it’s a living culture.  You can get it to last about a year or more in the freezer, but since it isn’t great for long-term food storage, alternatives to making bread should be made.

Preppers sometimes make mistakes.  I know I have! It’s a learning experience for certain! For the most part, prepping mistakes are difficult to make, but this one seems popular: storing rice in a used soda bottle.

More than 9,300 retail department stores have shut their doors this year.  As 2020 comes at us quickly, most are expecting the retail apocalypse to drag on.

Hardtack is a type of hard, dry bread that has been eaten by soldiers and sailors throughout history as a means of sustenance. It is popular among campers and survivalists because it can last for years if stored properly.

 In response to the sweeping victory of Boris Johnson in the recent UK elections — as well as rising popular support for President Trump in the United States — globalists are now accelerating their war against humanity that’s being waged through depopulation vectors involving vaccines, chemical contaminants, engineered food shortages, and other means.

We can all use a little extra money, especially during the holiday season. But with winter already here, most of us have already experienced higher energy costs. Fortunately, there a few easy ways you can save some money on your heating costs this winter.

The government keeps telling us that the labor market is strong and unemployment is low. Yet, regardless, borrowers are increasingly being rejected for vehicle loans while consumer debt continues to rise.

Consider this a “coaching” segment and some advice on how to follow a Thomas Hardy “Far from the Madding Crowd” mindset.  Look at the world situation right now. 

The season of traveling is approaching and with it, comes the exposure to germs and the possibility of getting the flu.  But there are a few simple hacks preppers have that they use to prevent the sickness.

Consumerism is rampant in our culture and a large part of the holidays.  But this year, instead of giving someone a useless gift, why not help them become more prepared and able to live a more self-sufficient life?

Toilet paper will be one of the first things to disappear from the shelves should a SHTF event occur. You can’t really have too much of it, but considering mice love this stuff and it can be easily damaged by water, it needs to be stored properly.

For those without enough property or in an urban or suburban area, an icebox might be a good thing to have, at least as a backup for the refrigerator.

We are facing a corporate debt bomb that is far, far greater than what we faced in 2008, and we are being warned that this “unexploded bomb” will “amplify everything” once the financial system starts melting down.  Thanks to exceedingly low interest rates, over the last decade U.S. corporations have been able to go on the greatest corporate debt binge in history. 

Stocking up on food is often the first step most preppers take to prepare themselves and their families for a SHTF scenario. And while food storage is important, it’s also never-ending.  These are the 5 foods I recommend constantly adding more of to your food supply.

The grim reality of pandemics is that most countries, including the United States, are not prepared for the eventuality. But just because governments are not prepared to protect the public, doesn’t mean you don’t have to be either.

Looking back on my many years as a prepper, I know I’ve made many mistakes. Like so many others, prepping is just not a one size fits all thing and because it’s complex nature, I wish I would have known these little tidbits before I jumped headfirst into preparedness.

Oftentimes, those that are dependent on medical equipment feel the most vulnerable in the aftermath of an emergency or when the electrical grid is unpredictable. This is especially the case for those whose life is dependent on a continual source of power.

A synchronized global slowdown, with no end in sight, has spooked some of the wealthiest investors around the world, according to a new survey from UBS Wealth Management, seen by Bloomberg. UBS polled wealthy investors, who are preparing for a significant stock market correction by the end of next year. 

Mold can slowly destroy your food supplies if you let it.  It’s a huge waste of both money and time, so it’s important to understand how to prevent it.

It’s the “Greatest Economy Ever,” right? Well, it depends on who you ask.

Tarps can be essential in a prepper’s survival gear.  They are more useful than many realize and a great item to consider stockpiling and adding to your prepper supply.

A topic that doesn’t seem to be discussed all too often among preppers is preventive health measures. When a prepper talks about health, they usually discuss preparing supplies for injuries after disaster strikes.

Mainstream media has become nothing more than government propaganda outlets, as evidenced by NBC’s obvious promotion of microchipping.  The media outlet is hailing the benefits of getting implanted with a microchip, negating the need for your wallet.

History has shown that those who are are prepared have a better chance at survival than those who are not. You don’t really need to take your preparedness to the next level especially if your budget is tight.  But there are a few inexpensive things you should consider stockpiling now. You never know when something […]

If Hillary Clinton entered the race for the Democratic nomination right now, how would she do?  Up until just recently, we haven’t known how voters would react if she joined the crowded field.

For those who are outdoors a lot, winter survival may be an easy concept.  However, if you find yourself in a situation where you need some basic winter survival skills, these are the five you should know.

Advance notice is not always given when it comes to evacuations. In certain circumstances, you could be given as little as a few minutes to leave. Would you be ready? Plus, here’s a free handout that prints out easily and can be stored in your preparedness binders and/or bug out bag. Take the time and get prepped!

Nothing is better than having bacon for breakfast. Or lunch. Or dinner.  Except maybe using up the leftover grease!  Here are a few SHTF and everyday uses for bacon grease that you may not have thought of!

There is a lot of advice out there on how to prepare yourself for a recession, but most of it doesn’t take all aspects of a financial emergency into account.  If you suddenly have a loss or a decrease in income, there are some basic steps you can take to protect at least some of your hard-earned money and assets.

So many people experience power outages in winter, and if you do, a lack of a backup source of heat won’t be your only concern!  Food preparations should be made in advance before a winter storm strikes so you are well prepared for a few days or longer without power.

Prepping is about preparing for the worst when times are the best.  Those who are taking their own survival and family’s well being into consideration before the SHTF are often looked at as a little crazy. But lessons should be learned from Venezuela’s collapse and a culture of preparedness and self-sufficiency should elevate in the United States even today.

Democrats are notorious for tanking the markets.  Their ideas on massive government, wealth confiscation, and population control make it difficult to disagree with billionaire Leon Cooperman, who says the stock market will tank and lose 25% of its value if either Elizabeth Warren or Bernie Sanders is elected.

The things that I am going to share with you in this article are definitely very alarming.  But if you live in a wealthy neighborhood and are always surrounded by other wealthy individuals that never have to worry about missing a meal, then some of the numbers in this article may not ring true to you. 

If you lose power, knowing how to easily make an oil lamp out of items you may already have could help provide the comfort of some lighting when things go dark. Oil lamps have been around since ancient times, and while they may be a lost art to some, for preppers, they are incredibly useful tools.

The housing market has started flashing a recession warning. The gap between home prices and income are currently pointing to a recession by the 2020 election.

We are in the process of committing national financial suicide, and most Americans don’t seem to care.  As you will see below, the federal budget deficit for the fiscal year that ended on September 30th was the largest in 7 years.  In fact, it was actually 26 percent larger than last year. 

Prepping isn’t always about survival when the SHTF.  There are times when we need to prepare for the bad things that could happen tomorrow.  Because of that, here are a few ways to protect your online accounts from hacking.

Business economists in the United States are continuing to lose faith in the “booming” economy. Many are saying that there will be a sharp slowdown in economic activity in the last few months of this year and into next year.

A health expert is warning that this year’s flu shot is most likely going to be just as ineffective as last year’s vaccine. The flu often becomes active in October in the United States, and with this shot looking like it’s another failure, it could be a difficult flu season for some.

As winter approaches, it is important to boost the immune system and give it the upper hand when fighting off the nasty viruses that cause a cold or the flu. Fire cider is an excellent option! It is an immune-boosting health tonic that’s been used for decades to naturally protect against cold and flu and ease […]

The media and the World Health Organization continue to remind us that the globe is long overdue for a major pandemic.  But a new study has declared that there are places you can hide if this sort of SHTF scenario does play out.

It’s time to get your winter survival kit upgraded and thoroughly audited. Before the first winter storm hits, you should audit your car’s winter survival kit to make sure you’ve got what you need and nothing is missing or expired.

As the United States government continues to pile up debt, most states are following in its footsteps. Total state government debt now stands at $1.49 trillion with 40 states lacking sufficient funds to pay their bills according to Truth in Accounting’s (TIA) Financial State of the States report.

Impeachment mania is reaching a fever pitch in Washington, and as I reported a couple of days ago, the Democrats are hoping to have articles of impeachment ready for a House vote around Thanksgiving.  But in order to impeach the president of the United States, you need to have an impeachable offense first, and even if everything that is being alleged is 100 percent true there is simply no impeachable offense in this case.

Flooding can cause massive damage to your home and property, and there isn’t a whole that can be done to mitigate those costs if you haven’t prepared.  If you live in a flood-prone region, it’s crucial to make a plan now to protect your family and pets in case bad weather strikes.

This is how they silence us: your content has been secretly flagged as being “unsafe,” i.e. “guilty of anti-Soviet thoughts;” poof, you’re gone.

Google’s new Nest Hub Max is a smart display unit that comes equipped with a 6.5-megapixel facial recognition camera that identifies you and monitors all your actions – inside your own home. And the Orwellian icing on the cake is that it is not equipped with a physical shutter to forcibly prevent it from monitoring what’s happening in your home.

A majority of the ultra-wealthy Americans are seeing the possibility of a recession by 2020 and they are taking steps to prepare themselves now.  Many are hoarding cash and others are shifting their portfolios to protect themselves and their wealth when it finally hits the fan.

The massive wave of store closures and layoffs in the retail sector has gotten so bad this year, it’s been dubbed the “retail apocalypse.” But not only is it causing problems in the economy, Goldman Sachs thinks it is still likely to get much worse.

The United States government’s total public debt outstanding has reached $22.6 trillion with a few days left to go in the government’s 2019 fiscal year.  And that is not taking into account any of the unfunded liabilities (politicians’ promises to steal money and redistribute it).

This is the season for canning! As we gather our harvests for the year to store for winter, it’s important to note the few dangers of canning so we can keep ourselves and families safe and healthy.

A 2018 paper written by prominent law professor Larry Backer of Penn State discussed the ways in which a social credit system could be implemented in the West. Backer writes that the shift in law with this system will “…change the focus of public law from the Constitution and rule of law to analytics and algorithm…”

The S&P 500 is in an earnings recession for the first time in three years, and it’s expected to get even worse. Analysts surveyed by FactSet currently project a steeper drop for the third quarter, with estimates calling for a 3.95% decline on average.