Create Your Own Bank
cflood|October 19, 2017
How to Acquire and Store Your Physical Money of the Future
By Andy Snyder, Founder, Manward Press
Physical money has been with us for thousands of years. But in our most recent history, cash has become the undisputed king.
The reason? It’s incredibly convenient in market transactions.
Think about it. Cash is essentially untraceable… easy to carry… widely accepted… and very reliable.
While the growth in electronic payments has been tremendous over the last decade, the fact is there’s an important place for physical cash.
After all, if the power goes out or there’s a blip in the electronic systems that make the online commerce world go round, cash is there.
If someone wants to buy something without anybody tracing it back to them, cash is the way to do it. And if someone wants to be certain that their form of payment will be accepted, cash is the best bet.
Even with advances in technology, many aspects of cash simply aren’t reproducible just yet. Yet despite these clear advantages, the livelihood of cash is being threatened.
The global powers that be are preparing to remove cash from its centuries-old throne and force the world into a cashless society.
And, of course, it’s entirely for their own benefit.
When there’s no cash, all payments must go through an electronic system that can be tracked, monitored and taxed at all times.
Can you imagine having your transactions constantly monitored by the government? What if you spend your money in a way it doesn’t like?
You better believe they will come and talk to you about that.
And if the government knows where all money is… at all times… it can do something else it’s wanted to do for a very long time.
See, as long as there is physical cash, the government cannot implement a wealth tax because people would simply pull cash out of the banks and hide it at home where it can’t be taxed.
But with everything electronic, there is nowhere to hide. The government can slap a 35% tax on your wealth… and you have no way to avoid it!
Bottom line: An elimination of cash gives the bankers and governments all the power. They will have ultimate control over the money supply.
But make no mistake, there are definite actions you can take to protect yourself, your wealth and your privacy before we enter our cashless future.
Just remember, physical money has always been with us in some form or another. So if cash gets the ax, society will simply find another way to preserve its physical wealth and avoid the government’s watchful eye.
In this report from the “Death of Cash Survival Kit,” I’d like to show you a very simple and safe way to do this on your own. You’ll learn how to transfer your cash into tangible assets that the government can’t easily monitor or tax.
In addition, you’ll learn how to secure those assets at home or at a secure location. In effect, you’ll learn how to create your own personal bank.
The Physical Money of the Future
When king cash is finally dethroned, you’ll have to find another way to store and protect your physical wealth.
One way to do this is by purchasing gold, silver and platinum.
These precious metals have been used throughout human history as a way of making transactions as well as storing wealth for the long term.
Yet it’s important not to put all one’s eggs in the metals basket.
History bears witness to governments confiscating the precious metals of their citizens in order to enforce their monetary policy.
So it’s important to also think of alternative ways to store physical wealth.
Take collectibles and fine art as an example.
Most people don’t realize they might be sitting on a massive fortune.
Simple items such as sports cards… historical memorabilia… specialty stamps… precious jewelry… rare books and other items can be and are often used as a store of value.
In fact, take a look at the chart below.
As you can see, from 1900 to 2015, both fine art and stamps offered significantly larger returns than more conservative investments like bonds and Treasury bills.
And even more recently, data compiled by Christie’s and Sotheby’s – two major art auction houses – showed that from 2000 to 2015, auction sales grew by an annual rate of 14.4%.
Needless to say, art and collectibles offer a demonstrably safe way to preserve and grow one’s physical wealth over time.
Of course, not all collectibles are worth investing in. And just like stocks, some tangible assets can be quite speculative in nature.
Remember the Beanie Babies craze? Well, like all crazes, the craziness stopped. And countless chumps got stuck with a garage full of stuffed animals.
And with a few exceptions, those Beanie Babies are now worthless.
Simply put, invest in tangible assets that have a proven record of increasing in value over time. Objects with greater cultural and historical value are more likely to preserve their value and offer more stable returns.
It’s no wonder so many museums are as well-guarded as a bank. In a real sense, these institutions hold some of the most valuable tangible assets in the world.
And if you plan on investing in similar assets yourself, it’s vital that you properly store and protect them from theft and damage.
Now let’s get into how you can start preparing to create your own bank.
Understanding Your Safe Storage Options
There are two general options for storing your tangible assets.
One option is to pay for a secured storage unit at a private facility. This has its advantages. Most facilities provide 24-hour security surveillance and patrolling, as well as easy access to your storage unit at all hours of the day.
The other option is to store your assets at home. This is often the preferred choice if the objects are for personal enjoyment or are often used, such as jewelry, works of art or hard cash.
In either instance, you should seriously consider buying a safe to store especially valuable and smaller-sized items. This adds an important layer of security that will prove invaluable to your peace of mind.
How to Choose the Right Personal Safe
The first thing you’ll need to decide is how large of a safe you’ll need.
Depending on the size of the assets you’re storing, a small safe can often be sufficient. But if you have large items or a large number of smaller items, it’s best to go with a larger safe.
You’ll also want to ensure that the safe is burglar-proof.
For example, some safes allow you to attach an additional lock to the door. Other safes have a built-in keypad that requires a security password. Still other safes provide fingerprint identification features.
How much security you want will depend on your preferences and budget. But the more protected the safe’s contents, the better.
This is your wealth at stake. So I would advise you to invest in a safe that requires a passcode or fingerprint identification to unlock it.
While the common burglar could easily have lock-cutting tools, few are professional hackers. So entering a passcode or scanning your fingerprint will provide much greater security to your assets.
Next, you’ll need to decide what type of safe will best protect the stored contents.
This includes protection from not just theft, but also fire and water damage.
Safes are designed with different materials, varying thicknesses and other features to prevent their contents from being damaged. There are a number of independent agencies that test and rate safes. These can help you to determine which is best for you.
The average safe will provide about 30 minutes of protection in the event of a fire. That means it will take up to 30 minutes for the fire to get through the safe’s material.
Of course, you can get a safe with greater endurance, but the price will go up accordingly. Just be mindful that the safer the safe, the pricier it gets.
Ultimately, you should do your own research based on your needs, but to help you get started I’ve provided a short list of popular and reliable safe brands below.
SentrySafe
American Safety
Brown Safe
FireKing Security Group
Hamilton Safe
Setting Up Your Personal Security System
If you’re going to store your physical wealth at an off-site facility, you’ll already have the benefit of having a security system set up for you. But if you’ve decided to store your assets at home, you may want to ensure that your home is properly secured.
Setting up a security system at home is an excellent idea even if you’re not creating your own bank. It acts as a disincentive to thieves who
know they will be caught on camera. And if someone does manage to break into your home, you’ll have video evidence to take to both the police and your insurer.
So what will you need for your personal security system?
First, you’ll need to set up camera surveillance around your home and possibly in your home as well.
There are professional services that will install a security system for you. However, the installation costs can be a bit pricey.
If you’d prefer to do it yourself, that’s fine too. The entire process is actually much easier than people realize.
To keep things nice and simple, you should consider purchasing multiple wireless security cameras from your local hardware or electronics store. The installation process is much easier – with no need to get crazy with wiring – and you should be able to connect the camera footage directly to your computer and even your mobile phone.
You should install the cameras near the front and back doors of your home. But don’t forget the less obvious places, such as off-street windows, garages and cellar doors. You should also have a camera covering your backyard, patio and driveway.
Inside the home, you may want to install cameras facing any staircases, common areas, hallways… and, most importantly, the location of your safe and other valuables.
To help you get started choosing the right cameras for your home, here are a few well-respected brands on the market today:
Zmodo
Canary
Lorex
Samsung SmartCam
UCam
There are many other great brands out there, so do your own research on what’s best for your budget and feature preferences.
Some features you may want to look out for are high-definition video, night vision optics, weatherproofing and even motion detection.
Your wireless camera system should come with the needed instructions for connecting your camera system to your computer or mobile device.
Once it’s all set up, you’re done. It’s really that easy.
Keeping your physical assets secure is an absolutely necessity… but it will become even more important once cash is finally eliminated. So start turning part of your paper wealth into physical wealth sooner rather than later.
Because when the cashless society arrives, it might be too late.
And how soon could that arrival be?
It’s crazy, but what we believe may come on December 13 will mark Washington’s most sinister power grab yet.
It’s all likely to unfold quite fast. We outlined a few important steps you can take today to protect your wealth. But there is more you need to do.
That’s why you need to immediately implement my five simple ways to protect yourself.
Be well,
Andy
P.S. What Washington is up to could instantly overturn 2,699 years of history. But I’ve uncovered a sort of back door. It’s the type of loophole you’ll be clamoring for come December 13. But you must act right away. Click here for details.