Be your own Central Bank

in steemsilvergold •  6 years ago 

Years ago, I was told by someone wise, "be your own central bank, buy gold and silver"

Well, today, I was my own central bank. I had to free up some cash to buy a bed, pay some bills etc. So I sold 20 oz silver and 1.5 oz gold

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But I didn't leave the coin store with nothing but currency, I spotted a cool OPM bar and bought that.
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It's a sweet little bar.

But anyway, I was able to buy a proper bed, put a grand on a MasterCard, and have a bit of walking around money, until things straighten out.

And I got a burrito and street corn, and am enjoying that with an IPA.

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So there's a real life example of what I was told years ago.

Cheers everyone.

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Yup, exactly why we stack!!! We are our own banks! Wishing you the best, my friend, @fat-elvis!

Thanks triple 8

I love to be my own Central Bank with every ounce I can Stack.
And to treat me and the kids to something regularly, take care.

I've learned. That it's doable.it just takes time. One ounce at a time! Keep at it, I've been stacking for years!

Even with cutting out almost all the little luxuries, and car, I admit it's getting tougher each year on my sole income as a Nurse supporting 3 dependents living in BC. Even with frugal living standards I have to resort now to Moonlighting work in order to put something into a Stacking Fund. I started stacking in 2014 when I actually had more discretionary income, things are sure different in 4 short years. Nominal Inflation is definitely not 2% each year around here I tell you.

Brilliant mate, i'd rather sell some of my silver from time to time and not just hold it. It reaffirms that it is a viable currency in my head. In spite of most believing its not.

There's rarely been any time in history when you can't sell gold and silver! It is God's money after all.

That’s the way you do it man! Being your own bank is how you stay out of debt, and that means you’re free!

Like a Boss fat-e!

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I have a bit more $$$ left over cause I was way under my budget on the bed. So I'll maybe stock up on some steem or btc tomorrow.

🤑👍👍

Perfect!! Thats why I "spend" my money on silver and gold... I know it is there as a line of defense for when finances take an interesting turn.

That's right! Times got tough, and in a matter of an hour I had about $2800.00 in my pocket! It's a good thing, and I'll rebuild my stack later.

It was and still is great advice @fat-elvis! It would have been real bad if you ended up re-spending all your money on new silver. Haha!

Lol, well, It was pondered a bit, he had some nice shiny stuff there! He asked me if I had maples to sell him, and I'll take him some tomorrow I think.

Good thinking my friend and so true... Be your own bank and take control of your own life 😉👍 that bar really is badass and thank you for sharing this with us. Have a wonderful evening and Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🤗❤️
BTW.. That made me hungry, looks really delicious lol

Lol. It was delicious! Thanks and happy thanksgiving to you.

I belive you 😋
Food delicious for the tummy and the shiny things delicious for the eyes 😂😂 hahaha

It sucks that you had to sell it, but that’s what it’s all about bro. Glad you seem to be doing ok. Cheers🍺

I'm doing OK. Thank goodness I have a stack to fall back on! I'm still getting paid, still have a job, but I won't borrow from a bank to rebuild my life if I can help it! Just need a few comfort items for now, to regain some mental health, like a bed and lamps, maybe I'll build a coffee table this weekend. Then I can build a TV stand. And after mediation, I'll get a few things back, and move on. Cheers brother.

Knocked out $1k from credit card bill?? Dude that is worth a celebration right there. Nicely done.

Thanks bro. I'm gonna kill all the debt my wife left me with! It's done. Gone. Just gonna take a few months. But I gotta pay my lawyer. they aren't cheap! Well, buddy, they aren't cheap for a reason, I figure it'll be money well spent if I come out of it with anything!!

@fat-elvis you know its right once you sit down for the meal...............

Nice but I bet it still hurt a bit.

A bit, but it was necessary. And it will be nice to sleep on a bed again!

Be your own central bank. I f*cking love it!

It's the game buddy. Borrow from yourself!