Financial Survival Kit

What do you need to be prepared for the future financial turmoil? How can you survive?

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The financial world we live in is just as wild, if not more, than the mountains and woods we walk through. We are told that the fundamentals of our economy are strong, but we can feel that something is wrong. My unique financial background and survival passion make Financial Survivalist and excellent place to learn and share.

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Three Unintended Consequences of Minimum Wage

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Lately there has been a lot of windy politicians blowing about an increase of the minimum wage. I believe 10 states are considering bills to increase the minimum wage. There is also a lot of huff about a "livable wage." Though intentions are good, no one actually considers what raising the minimum wage would actually do. Here are three unintended consequences of minimum wage. 1. Unemployment Increases It's simple, if labor costs more then employers will purchase less of it. This doesn't mean every employer will purchase less. It just means that...

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Wednesday, January 15, 2014

How Many Watts Do I Need?

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Have you ever wondered how many watts you need? You might be considering solar panels, or you might just be shopping for an emergency generator. Either way it is important you know how many watts you need. An accurate way to see your usage is by looking at your power bill. But what if you don't want or need to replace ALL the energy you use. For example, your usage would likely be less during an emergency or power outage. I'm sure you could go without the microwave and clothes dryer for a day or two. These were the questions I had, and I couldn't...

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