Survive & Prosper

Practical individuals who understand the effects of the D2Z aftermath, should have one question on their minds; "How will I survive this?" The second thought that may go through your mind, after you have your personal survival accounted for, is "How can I profit from this?" This article deals with both the survival and profit questions. Because humans need values to live, survival walks hand in hand with profit.

Survival

To survive D2Z you'll need assets that will maintain or appreciate in value as the dollar drops to zero value. Assets such as gold, silver, cattle, wheat, oil, and so on.

You will also need a living space outside of large U.S. urban centers, at the minimum. But preferably, a living space outside of the United States entirely.

Other components of your 'D2Z Survival Plan' may include; a livelihood that will be in demand post D2Z, a network of friends, the ability to protect your life and property, and a prudent stockpile of necessities.

Personal attributes such as self-esteem, fitness, accountability, adaptability, and honesty will also increase your survivability.

Precious Metal Reserve

In the post D2Z world, Americans will need a new medium of exchange. For the foreseeable future, I contend that gold and silver will once again take on their natural roles as the objective form of money between free men.

I highly recommend buying gold and silver in any or all of the following forms:

a digital metal currency such as e-gold
a 100% gold backed certificate called Liberty Dollars
gold and silver bullion from your local supplier
or buy gold online with Bullion Vault stored in Switzerland!

Speculation in Mining Stocks

Speculation in gold and silver mining stocks before the mania phase kicks in, is a most recommended practice for anyone who plans of turning lemons (hyperinflation) into lemonade (huge profits).

Don't bother picking your own stocks unless you can devote all of your time to research. Instead, hire a professional. Hire a man (Doug Casey) with a proven track record of finding those specific precious metal mining companies which are most poised to make mammoth gains as the price of gold and silver continue to climb.

I mention Casey Research many times in my writing, because Mr. Casey and his partners Bud Conrad, David Galland, etcetera have made me look smart over and over again. International Speculator, Casey Energy Speculator, and BIG GOLD are all worth the price of the subscription.

Others contrarians of note are Paul Van Eden, Jay Taylor, and Bob Bishop.

Escape from America

The Sovereign Society recommends that US Citizens Escape From America sooner rather than later. Further, it is recommended to use a trio of countries to arrange your Individual Liberty. The first to take up citizenship in another county such as Dominica, Belize, St. Christopher & Nevis, or Ireland. The second is to put your money in an offshore account such as in Hong Kong, Panama, or Switzerland. And the third is to take up residence in a country of your choosing, Argentina, Canada, Thailand, Nicaragua, anywhere! To learn more about this three pronged approach to achieving personal liberty in your lifetime, I recommend as membership in the Sovereign Society.

For an inspirational online tour of the various offshore real-estate opportunities, go to Escape From America.

Jim Rogers author of Hot commodities and Adventure Capitalist, recommends buying property is a commodity rich country. Why not Canada Eh?

Hunkering Down

If you must stay within the boundary of the United States due to family reasons, I suggest you spend a little money stockpiling the stuff you'll need to survive the great reckoning. Now I am not a believer in Armageddon. I am only a student of history, and you have to admit, from time to time, the shit hits the fan.

My advice is to stock up in a little extra gas and food - toilet paper, toothpaste, and razor blades too. Buy the stuff that you'll use anyway so that it won't be a waste of money in the event that I'm completely wrong. Expand you personal network with honest people with whom you can trust and trade in tough times. Walk softly and carry a big stick.

And if you possibly can. Move into the country. Buy a little place in a small town. You'll enjoy the peace.

Join the Club!

How about a group of friends who share your interest in the free market and liberty.