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Looking for a Better America

After decades of urbanization, Americans are rebelling against the “bigger is better” mentality of city-living. Seeking a smaller, more affordable, sustainable, and secure lifestyle, some are venturing out from the mega-cities in search of a different life.

A number of techniques have become popular in an effort to save, especially scaling down the size of one’s home. Living small and saving big is even better when it’s coupled with living in a state that treats you more like a human than an ATM it can withdraw money from.

Look for a better America today. Start by reading what I have written to help you below:

Walmart Evacuates as Portland Spirals Out of Control

March 6, 2023 By E.J. Smith - Your Survival Guy

In the summer of 2020, Portland, like many cities, saw a spike in crime that hasn't abated. Your Survival Guy has been watching the poor business owners of Portland plead for help as the city sinks under a crime wave. Murders have soared as the city has defunded its police force. Many small business owners have fled the city, and they aren't alone. Big businesses have also been pulling their stores from Portland. Walmart has now announced it will close its last two stores in the city after constant thefts made it impossible to do business there. Alex Hammer reports for The Daily … [Read more...]

Blue States Alarmed by Fleeing Residents

February 24, 2023 By E.J. Smith - Your Survival Guy

COVID-19 and the riots of the summer of 2020 were eye-opening experiences for many Americans living in blue states. When they realized their politicians were willing to hurt their children and businesses with preposterous lockdowns, and to look the other way when mobs of rioters and looters terrorized the cities, residents looking for peaceful lives began to flee in droves. Now states like Massachusetts, which has watched over 100,000 people leave since the beginning of COVID-19 are sounding the alarm. Janelle Nanos reports for the Boston Globe: Sometimes, Amanda Hitchins looks out her … [Read more...]

West Virginia Competes for the Future

February 21, 2023 By E.J. Smith - Your Survival Guy

For the first time in a decade last year, West Virginia had a net inflow of residents. People are moving to West Virginia, and it's most likely a response to the state's efforts to stop the woke agenda, to promote school choice, and to protect the Second Amendment. What could really drive more businesses to the state is the upcoming planned tax rate reduction. The Wall Street Journal reports: West Virginia lawmakers want their state to become a destination for people and investment, and GOP Gov. Jim Justice has proposed a major tax cut to help. But he’s going to have to overcome misguided … [Read more...]

Is Maryland Next in Line for New Draconian Gun Laws?

January 13, 2023 By E.J. Smith - Your Survival Guy

Maryland legislators want to join other states like New York and New Jersey in the effort to severely restrict where concealed carry licensees can carry their firearms in a cynical response to the Supreme Court's nullification of their "may issue" permitting systems. David Collins reports for WBALTV, writing: A series of gun control proposals are before the General Assembly this year, including a unique approach to address ghost guns. Senate President Bill Ferguson, D-District 46, said he considers public safety a priority. "It is a top primary concern for us. It has been, it will … [Read more...]

Hey, Where’d All the Moving Vans Go?

January 12, 2023 By E.J. Smith - Your Survival Guy

As you can see in the map below, Americans are moving to where they’re treated well or at least better than they were. When states treat your savings and investments like their piggy bank, it’s time to look for a better America. Just follow the money. In my conversation with you this week, you told me about your own move to South Carolina with a rented U-Haul to boot. When it was time to go back north to get the rest of your belongings, U-Haul offered to pay you $500 to reposition a vehicle. It turns out all the vehicles are south of the Mason-Dixon line. On January 3, U-Haul released … [Read more...]

Looting and Thefts Threaten to Close Walmart Stores

December 7, 2022 By E.J. Smith - Your Survival Guy

The crime wave unleashed by Democrats on America in 2020 continues, and some Walmart stores might find themselves closed in the face of theft levels that make them unprofitable. FoxBusiness's Aislinn Murphy reports on the comments of Walmart CEO Doug McMillon: Walmart CEO Doug McMillon on Tuesday became the latest retail executive to weigh in on theft, describing it as an "issue" that has worsened. During his appearance on CNBC, McMillon said theft is "higher than what it has historically been." He explained Walmart has safety and security measures "that we've put in place by store … [Read more...]

Why Your State Doesn’t Need an Income Tax

September 30, 2022 By E.J. Smith - Your Survival Guy

Your Survival Guy’s been the beneficiary of meeting Chris Edwards at various Cato events. He’s hitting it out of the park. Here’s yet another outstanding piece: State and local governments raised $1.9 trillion in taxes in 2020. The main sources were sales taxes (35 percent), property taxes (32 percent), and individual income taxes (23 percent). But nine states do not impose an individual income tax. How do they run their governments without it? The nine states without an individual income tax are Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and … [Read more...]

FOLLOW THE MONEY: Wealthy Americans Fleeing High Tax States Faster than Others

September 28, 2022 By E.J. Smith - Your Survival Guy

Treasury bond yields are rising. You can sink your teeth into these yields. The interest on treasuries is generally exempt from taxation at state and local levels. That could come in handy if you're living in one of the high-tax states mentioned below. If you live in a high-tax state what are you waiting for? If you want to know what’s going on in the world then follow the money, or, in this case, the moving vans. I’m always interested in the work Chris Edwards does at the Cato Institute, and this is no exception. Edwards writes: My new op‐​ed in the Examiner looks at the interstate … [Read more...]

Texas Comptroller BANS Banks Hostile to the Energy Industry

August 25, 2022 By E.J. Smith - Your Survival Guy

You've read about efforts by West Virginia State Treasurer Riley Moore to push back against banks targeting fossil fuel energy companies. Now a heavyweight state is taking it up another notch. Texas has joined the fray in full swing, and according to The Wall Street Journal, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has "published a list of 10 financial companies and nearly 350 investment funds" which government entities will be "required, with some exceptions, to divest from them if they stay on the list past certain legally mandated deadlines." The Journal's Richard Vanderford reports: Texas has … [Read more...]

WATCH: California Gov. Gavin Newsom Does NOT Want You to See This

August 23, 2022 By E.J. Smith - Your Survival Guy

If you've been reading Your Survival Guy, you've seen some of the terrible things going on in California lately. Here's a brief sample: California’s Crime Monster Is OUT OF CONTROL The Zombies of San Francisco LA LAWLESS: Police FINALLY Shut Down Street Takeover After Another Sparks Riot STREETS OF RAGE: Americans Can’t Forget the Crime Democrats Unleashed Police Widow Blames Soros-Funded DA for Husband’s Death 80 Year Old California Shop Owner Shoots Rifle-Wielding Intruder’s Arm Off WOKE WORLD: Getting a Cup of Joe Has Never Been So Dangerous SMASH AND GRAB: Video … [Read more...]

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