It's one of the most ludicrous things in the world. If Aliens landed on earth and you tried to explain that to them they'd laugh. Then when they saw that it was fair dinkum they'd shoot back up into space and Nuke us from orbit
Nice one
There's plenty of little things that steal your hard earned.
If you're going to drink soft drink, buy it from the supermarket & don't go crazy. A can or two a day?
Every now and then people find clay pots full of coins that Roman Soldiers buried before battle. I'm assuming battles they didn't personally fare well in :o
Interesting link
You can chase down a blogger "Ferfal" on his experiences during the collapse in Argentina. There's a essay around about the collapse of Yugoslavia and trying to live in the aftermath
Firstly - Welcome
Secondly - Uncool User name
Thirdly - most of my "wealth" (snigger) is in PM's. Being forced to exchange PM's for fiat for whatever reason sucks, but when no-one is really interested? That sucks royally.
I personally like the idea of Harry Browne's Permanent Portfolio (or...