Well I guess in a year I make about $10,000, but take out of that supplies, and electricity and thats down to about 7k. I don't have much cash, it has no REAL value its just a piece of paper. What i do is buy Gold and Silver, for many reasons, #1 it holds its value better than any other asset against inflation, #2 i can bury it in the ground and dig it up 30 years later and it will still be in perfect condition #3 its mandated by the US constitution as "Real" money #4 It will never be worth nothing #5 Highly liquid in any part of the world #6 has been used as a store of value by mankind for 5000 years #6 Gold and silver sales by law are not to be reported to the government, only the cash sale would be if its over 10k. I bought a lot of silver last november and so far have made 70% profit on that, but I won't pay taxes on it cuz the govt can never prove that I own any. And one of the best reasons to own gold and silver is because the Govt cannot tax it ( By Law) and therefore cannot control it nor can control the person who has it. Remember the golden rule! He who has the gold makes the rules. Did you know that if you left the country with ANY amount of gold you would not have to declare it? thats right, its protected by law. Massive inflation is coming in the next few years, will you be ready for it?