The problem with gold is surviving long enough to spend it. If all you have is fiat paper, the government won't kill you for it. If you have hard money, they put you on the train.
The guy's comment on credit unions is spot on - after 30 years with Navy Federal I don't see why anyone does business wiht a bank. Credit unions give better service, have fewer and lower fees, and pay better rates.
Foiled again. I thought for sure my Sealy was a sufficient locale for my squirreling away of FRNs.
ReplyDeleteThe problem with gold is surviving long enough to spend it. If all you have is fiat paper, the government won't kill you for it. If you have hard money, they put you on the train.
ReplyDeleteGood stuff. Thanks for the link, Tam.
ReplyDeleteAnother reason to start coin collecting. I still have my old dime and quarter collection from my childhood with coins were made with real silver.
ReplyDeleteHarder to do now, but still possible.
Copper, lead and brass. Blued and stainless steel.
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ReplyDeleteYes, but they won't take that at the Piggly Wiggly.
Tam, check out this link for the ultimate in keeping things safe under your mattress.
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The guy's comment on credit unions is spot on - after 30 years with Navy Federal I don't see why anyone does business wiht a bank. Credit unions give better service, have fewer and lower fees, and pay better rates.
ReplyDeleteIn the not to distant future the matresses will come from the factory stiffed with cash. It will be cheaper then any other material.
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