Gary and Crystal discuss the basics needed for an emergency preparation plan.  Topics covered include what items everyone should have in the event of an emergency and preparing your home environment.  For additional information on emergency preparation or to view items discussed in the program, visit our website at http://crystalbush.shelfreliance.com

In this episode Gary and Crystal discuss China's growing economic prowess, investing in silver and the continuing bank failures.

In This episode, Gary and Crystal discuss the crisis affecting the middle class in America, more bank closures and the growing trend of jobs moving back to America.

Gary and Crystal discuss the pros and cons, and pitfalls awaiting the unwary, when selling gold jewelry for cash.  In this second part of how to raise money quickly in an emergency, topics covered include selling jewelry to cash for gold stores, pawn shops, jewelry stores and coin shops.

Gary and Crystal discuss the increase in bank closings for the first quarter of this year compared to the first quarter of 2009, concerns about commercial loan defaults and the impending postal service cutbacks.  In addition, Gary and Crystal discuss how one credit union is encouraging savers to withdraw their funds, and how retail stores are beginning to limit their inventories.  Closer to home, Illinois fiscal woes are discussed.

In this Episode, Gary and Crystal discuss the need for a bug out bag in case an unexpected emergency hits your area.  Topics covered include what emergency items should be in a bug out bag, the Red Cross and other websites on emergency prepardness.

In this episode Gary and Crystal discuss how one attorney is fighting against unreasonably high interest rates on credit cards, Visa fees and a growing trend away from home ownership.  In addition homeless living in capsules in Japan and the high cost of parking in Chicago is discussed.

Gary and Crystal discuss the current state of unemployment benefits and the continued loss of jobs.

In this episode, the growing trend towards occupational downsizing is discussed along with the recent chapter 11 filing of Citadel Broadcasting, the Nation's third largest radio broadcasting company.  In addition, Gary and Crystal discuss First Premier Bank's 79.9% interest rate credit card and Chinese Reluctance to continue to Purchase U.S. Treasuries.

In this episode Gary and Crystal discuss the contraction of consummer credit, Job losses, bank fees, the outsourcing of legal jobs abroad and Gwen, the homeless american girl doll.