Everyone knows 2007 was the worst real estate bust in modern history. From the early 2000’s until 07, living the American dream by owning your own home was made possible for people that previously would have been permanent renters. In truth, they couldn’t afford their own home and never should have been given a loan. […]
The National Debt is approaching 16.5 trillion dollars. In numbers I can actually fathom, that means each American Citizen is on the line for $52,260.00. The reality is not every citizen pays taxes, which brings the debt burden onto each taxpayer to a grand total of $145,887.00. Because of the exorbitant amount of Government programs […]
As more and more Americans purchase Seed Banks and Survival Seed Kits, it’s important to know how to determine quality, quantity, and growing ability. The best Survival Seed Kits contain non-hybrid seeds, or seeds that 100% natural and haven’t been “enhanced” or altered. The best seeds are those with high germination rates, meaning the vast […]
Medical science has come amazingly far in the last century. Doctors can prevent, treat, and even cure many forms of cancer. Polio was once a debilitating disease, yet it has all but been eradicated. Vaccines protect children and adults from deadly viruses once thought fatal. In many areas, we’ve progressed far beyond what many people […]
The greatest stock market crash of all time…hasn’t happened yet. Sure there have been lots of ups and downs over the years. The Great Depression of 1929, Black Monday and Black Thursday…the Great Recession of 2008, but none of them will compare to the one that’s coming. The craziest part about the greatest market crash […]
The largest bill the United States currently prints is the $100 dollar bill. In the event that you start to see $500 or $1,000 dollar bills, you should start to worry. Why you may ask? Just ask the Germans or the Hungarians. After World War I, the Weimar Republic of Germany was deeply in debt […]
According to research done by the Environmental Working Group, the U.S. Government spends over 166 Billion dollars each year in subsidizing farms. The 166 Billion doesn’t tell the whole story though. Where does it all go? Which farmers receive the most subsidies? If you’re a believer in the idea that the rich get more breaks […]
According to the American Gardening Association, there was a 19% increase in small country farms and urban edible gardens between 2008 and 2009. A report done by Edibles Gardening Trends Research Report found that over 41 million U.S. households planted a vegetable garden in 2009. That’s 38% of the population. What is fascinating about their […]
Corn. Everyone loves it. It comes in many different varieties. Cream corn, sweet corn, Silver Queen, Golden Bantam…and the most popular…corn on the cob. The problem. It’s too expensive! The worst drought since 1956 took its heaviest toll on those sweet little kernels we love. World corn prices jumped over 55% in a six week […]
The summer of 2012 proved to be the worst summer in over 25 years. Severe drought struck the mid-Western United States, leaving farmers and ranchers scrambling to save as much stock as possible. As a result of the drought, cattle herds and planted crops were destroyed or badly damaged. The full effects of the drought […]