financial security

Brewing Beer: A High-Demand Barter Craft

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I think it’s safe to say that most of us don’t have beer on our survival checklist (It’s not on my list of 20 survival essentials). And while it’s true that securing items like water, food, and shelter should be prioritized above enjoying a cold beer in a survival situation… mastering the art of fermentation sure would be a handy skill to have when the SHTF. You see, alcohol is a constant throughout history. At this moment, beer is ranked as the third most consumed beverage on earth, coming in just behind tea and water. Suffice to say, beer would be […]

Did The Bitcoin Bubble Burst? Or Did Someone Pop it?

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Any seasoned investor will tell you that what goes up in a hurry is likely to come down the same way. And to the surprise of very few in the investing community, the incredible boom in Bitcoin prices over the last few weeks — when the decentralized cyber currency traded at highs of $266 — ended just as dramatically. As of today, Bitcoin is trading at around a much more reasonable $75. There are a number of reasons for the bursting of the Bitcoin “bubble,” as it is still considered an experimental currency. But the main reason for the current […]