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They Keep Raising Prices… Here’s How I’m Fighting Back

September 2, 2025 M.D. Creekmore

In 2019, a hundred dollars at the grocery store filled up a cart. Today, that same list costs nearly a hundred and forty. And it’s not just food — even deodorant has doubled in price.

The experts tell us to buy stocks, gold, or crypto to beat inflation. Wall Street wants you trapped in their system. But there’s a forgotten strategy that actually works — and it doesn’t depend on banks, brokers, or digital tokens.

🎥 I break it all down in this video — watch here:
👉 They Keep Raising Prices… Here’s How I’m Fighting Back

The Alpha Strategy: A Forgotten Inflation Hack

Back in 1980, John Pugsley published The Alpha Strategy: The Ultimate Plan of Financial Self-Defense. His idea was simple but brilliant:

  • Protect your wealth with tangible assets. Everyday goods you’ll always need — food, tools, clothing, household supplies.

  • Stockpile as financial defense. Buy tomorrow’s necessities at today’s prices and preserve your purchasing power.

  • Question traditional investments. Stocks, bonds, and even silver coins can be manipulated, taxed, or confiscated. Real goods are always in demand.

  • Mitigate risks. Yes, goods can spoil, go obsolete, or get stolen — but Pugsley explains how to manage those risks.

Inflation in Action

Just look at the past few years:

  • Laundry detergent → up 36% since 2019.

  • Toilet paper → part of a grocery basket that’s up 37%.

  • Eggs → up 16–25% in a single year.

  • Old Spice deodorant → from $4 to nearly $8.

  • Rice and dried beans → reported to have nearly doubled.

If you’d stocked up back then, you’d be sitting on shelves of goods at pre-inflation prices while everyone else is paying through the nose today.

Why I Add Silver

Silver has held value for thousands of years. You can only stockpile so much gear, but silver lets you retain wealth in a compact form — and it gives you a way to barter outside their system.

It’s not about buying groceries with silver. It’s about holding an asset that beats paper or digital money, which can be created out of thin air.

Take Action

If you want to dig deeper into this, grab a copy of The Alpha Strategy here 👉 The Alpha Strategy: The Ultimate Plan of Financial Self-Defense

And here are some tools I personally recommend for getting started:

  • 🪣 Gamma Seal Lids

  • 🔒 FoodSaver V4400 Vacuum Sealer

  • 🥤 Food Grade Buckets

  • 📦 5 Gallon Mylar Bags with Oxygen Absorbers

⚠️ Disclaimer

This post and video are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making investment decisions.

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