The Angery American Chris Weatherman, Ep #9

“True wealth is the ability to spend your time the way you want to. That is the ultimate resource.” – Chris Weatherman

It’s important to prepare for retirement so that outside factors won’t impact whether or not you have the retirement you’ve dreamt of. Financial independence and self-reliance are important. But according to Chris Weatherman, it’s also important to prepare your life for the unexpected.

Chris—known as the “Angery American”—is the author of a series called “The Survivalists,” consisting of 11 books (two of which landed on the bestseller list of USA Today). Chris has been a “prepper” since the 1990s, teaching primitive skills and modern survival tactics.

In this episode of Upthinking Finance™, we dispel some myths about “preppers,” talk about why it’s important, and share some tips and strategies to help you get started. Don’t miss this unique episode!

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[4:38] Chris dispels the myths surrounding “preppers”
[6:51] Why the average person avoids thinking about these issues
[10:22] If you’ve never thought about prepping, where do you start?
[16:25] Why you always need to plan for the unexpected
[19:40] Can swimming pools be a good investment?
[22:18] Where does community fit into preparation?
[24:17] The inspiration behind Chris’s book series
[30:42] Chris’s outlook on the future in the United States
[35:07] Stay aware of what’s happening in the world

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Chris’s Angery American website: https://angeryamerican.com/
Chris’s book, Going Home: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DMBMRYQ
Watch Angery American on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtqjUDE78SgYFPm-6hjDPGw
Friend on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngeryAmerican
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angeryamerican/?hl=en

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