How to Prosper During the Coming Bad Years in the 21st Century

I read Howard's free columns online at[..]and his recommendation of the Canadian CEF fund rescued my IRA from the crash, so I figured I'd try his book. A little rambling but lots of good information in here. Howard's a renaissance man and it shows in this book. Not just a "how to make money" book, but how to do well. As the crisis that Howard predicted years ago unfolds (and, to be fair, Michael Maloney Rich Dad's Advisors: Guide to Investing In Gold and Silver: Protect Your Financial Future, Peter Schiff Crash Proof: How to Profit From the Coming Economic Collapse (Lynn Sonberg Books), and others predicted), take this advice to heart.

Howard Ruff writes with a easy to understand style and brings interesting insight into the economics of the 21st century. He talks about investing in gold, silver,silver mining stocks and creating homestorage. The homestorage part I found the most interesting as Howard explains that because inflation will be on the rise buying stuff in bulk now & using it later will save you money as prices increase. Pensions & financial advisers will not help you plan for a prosperous future.Financial education is the key and Howard Ruff is a must read in this field. If you liked Robert Kiyosaki's books you'll enjoy this too.

I followed Howard Ruff's advice and bought gold in 1979 at $270/oz.; then I sold it in 1980 for over $800 and got my family completely out of debt. It is still the best finance book I have ever read. I'm not a Mormon and never will be, but Howard Ruff hit the nail on the head. We eventually ate our stored food, all right, but now I'm thinking it may be time to store up some more. At least buy one of the used copies of this book really cheaply and you'll see what I mean. Have a happy day!

Excellent read, Mr Ruff, makes his case here compelling letting us know of the urgency of our situation in this country, but he also gives solid solutions in how to overcome them I give this book 4 stars for strong clear, readable content and excellent problem solving ideas.

either you get it or you don't. this book was first published in 1979. therefore, it is way ahead of any other financial book that was written during this same time period. the title would sound a little frisky, if it were written just today. however, it wasn't. there are many things that he talks about that people are only now starting to realize and discuss. things like gold, silver and food for survival. he talks about the impending banking crisis that would be about to unfold. these are all things that are coming into fruition now, and yet people still do not get it. the premanatory nature of this book shows just how brainwashed we still are with gas about to hit five and gold set to hit $1000 one more time and beyond. if people do not get it now. they will after this christmas. it will be one of the worst christmases ever.