If we think (and there have been numerous posts here to support this idea) that all major banks are going to fail because of over-investing in derivatives, what should we do if we have money in those banks? Pull it out in cash? Convert it to silver or gold? Put the cash under our mattress? And will cash be worth anything?
So if we have cash in checking or savings with a bank, how can we protect our assets?
We are entering our 70's and although we work slower and take more breaks than we used to, we garden and raise small livestock. We sell eggs to a small local store in our rural neighborhood, and we sell excess fruit from our land to our neighbors. We don't need to financially, but we do it anyway. Today we are building a new enclosed run for our flock of chickens. We purchased land on a salmon-filled river and we hunt (with help from our adult children). We produce or harvest well over 50% of our own food, and that percentage grows every year. You can do it at any age, you just may need to make adjustments to accommodate for your physical limitations. Truth is, the best way to continue to be fit and healthy is to KEEP AT IT, however slowly. You can do it!
Chubby gardeners live the longest and most fulfilling lives. Change my mind.
Sounds ideal, thanks.
Approaching 70 myself. If you ever wanna have coffee - my treat, you choose the place in the Valley and I’ll pick your brain on how to grow ANYTHING. LoL…My thumbs are not green and I would love to talk to a like minded Alaskan. My friends tolerate me but think I’m nuts.
We'd enjoy that. Until then, look for a local gardening group. Cooperative Extension Service will know where they are and who to contact. I know there are some in the Valley, and the garden groups usually meet monthly during the fall, winter and spring. Join the group and attend all the meetings you can. You'll learn so much from the programs, the more experienced gardeners, and especially any garden tours you attend.
Thank you!