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JudyC's avatar

Having been born and raised overseas, mostly in 3rd world countries, I am often amazed at how spoiled Americans are. I’m old enough to remember speaking to both my mother and grandmother about living through the Great Depression and how they managed to feed and clothe their family. I’ve never forgotten those stories and learning how to make do in tough times. I grew up boiling our water, learning to eat as locals did, and studying by lamp light because electricity was intermittent. We weren’t poor, we just lived in countries where that was the norm. It’s given me a unique perspective and has helped prepare me for possible hardship. I’ve always chosen to live below my means, to be thrifty (or more appropriately, less wasteful). I’ve also learned to always be prepared for the worst. I’m fortunate to live in a more rural environment these days surrounded by a lot of folks who are used to fending for themselves. All of the items listed in this post are excellent, and I’ll add a couple of more. 1. Get out of cities if you are able. 2. Start thinking like a prepper. You can be an inflation prepper, hedging against inflation. (Just 1 example, I just bought a bulk food item that I had to replace after 4 years. It used to be $14.50. To buy more now it cost $22.00). No matter the reason you prep, it’s never a bad thing to have extra!

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TIM's avatar

Charity and generosity are key. You CANNOT out give God.

A good book on the subject: Seed Money in Action by D. D. Speller

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