I look at economies that have devolved, or have not yet evolved. The resourceful survive. The flexible. Can't be set in a 'profession' but have to respond to the dynamic of the economy. Something as basic as knowing how to fix things becomes important. People create opportunities in microeconomies--selling to each other. Almost everybody is an entrepreneur, neighbors selling and buying from each other.

My husband and I are living on pensions and Social Security. That model won't be here in the future, I think.

Owning assets...a piece of land, a home, tangibles such as gold and other metals. That's the only security I see. Translates from one economic model to another.

Does this sound post-apocalyptic? I don't see good things coming. There isn't a lot of hope in the young, and I think they are right.