Don't hold onto purely fiat, diversify in some physical gold and crypto (maybe 15% gold and 5% Monero, now that crypto is way down from its highs). I think most crypto is a huge scam, developed by the elite to get everybody used to digital currency, but it doesn't change the fact that privacy tokens like Manero can provide you a digital out after you get rated or robbed.
At this point, I'm just interested in fortifying my chances of basic survival. I don't think there will be enough civilization left in most of the world to make gold more than a burden. Crypto will disappear with the technology.
Food storage, LOTS of seeds, solar energy, books, and a bunker are my only concern right now. I hope I'm wrong, but it seems like the writing is on the wall at this point.
I hear you; just remember that these aren't mutually exclusive. If you have the means, prepare for all phases of collapse, not just the apocalyptic version. Aside from nuclear holocaust (if nukes are even real), a solar flare situation, or an actual deadly pandemic, an apocalyptic collapse scenario is the least likely. The in between phases, however, happen all the time throughout history.
Also, btw, stock up on practical first aid as well, vs only wartime / apocalyptic first aid. Right now I'm up in the middle of the night with a cold. I'll be back asleep once the Sudafed (the methy version) kicks in. I would be in trouble in SHTF, if I wasn't able to sleep because of a basic cold.
Don't hold onto purely fiat, diversify in some physical gold and crypto (maybe 15% gold and 5% Monero, now that crypto is way down from its highs). I think most crypto is a huge scam, developed by the elite to get everybody used to digital currency, but it doesn't change the fact that privacy tokens like Manero can provide you a digital out after you get rated or robbed.
At this point, I'm just interested in fortifying my chances of basic survival. I don't think there will be enough civilization left in most of the world to make gold more than a burden. Crypto will disappear with the technology.
Food storage, LOTS of seeds, solar energy, books, and a bunker are my only concern right now. I hope I'm wrong, but it seems like the writing is on the wall at this point.
I hear you; just remember that these aren't mutually exclusive. If you have the means, prepare for all phases of collapse, not just the apocalyptic version. Aside from nuclear holocaust (if nukes are even real), a solar flare situation, or an actual deadly pandemic, an apocalyptic collapse scenario is the least likely. The in between phases, however, happen all the time throughout history.
Also, btw, stock up on practical first aid as well, vs only wartime / apocalyptic first aid. Right now I'm up in the middle of the night with a cold. I'll be back asleep once the Sudafed (the methy version) kicks in. I would be in trouble in SHTF, if I wasn't able to sleep because of a basic cold.