Money security

[brrabbit]

Originally Posted by 6.7traveler

My wife has me trained enough to know that I shouldn't even ask . I can imagine how the conversation would go, "honey, I think we should buy a couple hundred cases of beer and 1000 cartons of cigarettes as an investment for a possible economic collapse that may never happen."

I better start with gold.

For obvious reasons, beer and cigarettes are not good investments. But you should be able to buy a "whiskey still" without asking your wife's permission A guy should be allowed to have a little hobby...

[Nor'Eastah]

Originally Posted by brrabbit

But you should be able to buy a "whiskey still" without asking your wife's permission A guy should be allowed to have a little hobby...

Even easier is to take a little trip to your neighborhood package store. Buy small bottles of whiskey, rum, gin, vodka and brandy. These last forever, don't cost much, and drunks can't resist any of 'em!

[Countrysue]

If things started getting shaky, I am planning on stocking up on fishing line, booze, cigarettes and canning supplies.

[MTSilvertip]

Don't forget Salt.


It was so valuable in ancient times that Roman Soldiers were paid in Salt, which is where our word "Salary" comes from.


It stores well, is vital to keeping your health, and is great for preserving food.


Just a thought for a low cost investment that you can still use but would have value in a SHTF situation.

[Countrysue]

This is a list of things my Mom said they had trouble getting during the rationing in WWII


Salt
Sugar
Honey
Soap
Shampoo
Toothbrushes
Toilet paper
Feminine stuff
Cigarette lighters
Car tires (believe it or not)


Things that I found were temporarily scarce after Katrina:


Nails, screws
Saws, hammers
Water filters
Ammo




I also now stock drink mixes, canning supplies and strike-anywhere matches in my own supplies.