The Value of a Cell Phone for Survivalists
Cell phones can be a functional tool when united with your survivalist efforts. In my family we all have our own cell phones. Several are not formally turned on meaning that there is no time on them or they are not connected to any sort of network, but these phones still perform as a 911 relay. Many people are unaware that a non-connected cell phone can contact 911. The phone may not be able to summon your sister down the road or Aunt May residing across the country but each and every cell phone can call 911 if it is properly charged.
Tips for the Beginner Homesteader
Becoming self-sufficient isn’t a fad, it’s a lifestyle. Learning to provide for yourself and being self-reliant doesn’t happen overnight. The best advice I’ve ever received in my quest to become self-sufficient was to start small. Take baby steps to the homesteader life.
Tax Credit for Paying Mortgage or Rent in Some States
Most people don’t know that their state has a credit for paying rent or mortgage. Many tax preparers work for the government, and discourage informing about this credit. It can be a big state payout of a few extra hundred dollars or more on average.
