Step 1: Assess Your Current Situation
Take stock of your current financial situation, including any assets, debts, and savings. Consider any potential threats to your financial stability, such as economic collapse or zombie apocalypses.
Calculate your current budget and prioritize your expenses, focusing on essential resources like food, water, and ammo.
- Food: Stockpile 1-2 years worth of non-perishable items, including canned goods, dried meats, and MREs.
- Water: Drill for a well or install a water filtration system.
- Ammo: Stockpile enough for 1-2 years of self-defense, depending on your level of paranoia.
Step 2: Develop a Post-Apocalypse Budget
Based on your current situation, create a detailed budget for the post-apocalypse, including:
- Food and Water expenses: Calculate your monthly costs for these essential resources.
- Security expenses: Budget for security measures like fencing, guard dogs, and/or a moat.
- Entertainment expenses: Consider budgeting for a post-apocalyptic game night or a makeshift movie theater.
Don't forget to account for any unexpected expenses, like a zombie outbreak or a rogue AI taking over the world.
Step 3: Review and Revise
Regularly review and revise your budget to ensure it's still relevant and effective in the post-apocalyptic world.
Consider factors like inflation, deflation, and/or the rise of a new world order.
Make adjustments as needed, and don't be afraid to splurge on a nice post-apocalyptic vacation home or a set of artisanal, hand-crafted, zombie-repellent garden gnomes.