The stock market is at its lowest point in years. Banks are extremely hesitant to loan money. Mortgages are becoming increas ingly difficult to secure. Property values are at record lows. Retirement savings are diminishing. While this paints a rather grim picture of today's current events and status, we wonder what's next? Can it get any worse? Will we recover from these uncertain times? Well, in most likelihood, the situation will worsen before it gets better. History has shown us this over and over. People panic in situations like this, making the situation more difficult. The panic leads to chaos and the chaos leads to destruction. Layer on top of that our unemployment rate and the fact that many people simply cannot provide from themselves or their families.

History has shown us that times like this correlate directly to an increase in the crime rate. This credit crunch we're experiencing will undoubtedly lead to an increase in burglaries, auto theft, muggings, etc. Some believe crime will return with a vengeance, others disagree. Many resources and articles ponder this exact point, one in particular, NY Times Article 10/10/08 Whether the experts agree or not really makes no difference. There will be pockets where crime will be, or may already be, on the rise. Have you given any thought to how you will protect yourself, your loved ones, your home or your car?

There are many simple way to protect yourself and family without spending what's left of your nest egg. Products to consider are stun guns, pepper spray, diversion safes, security cameras, alarms and other security items. Selections are abundant with creative cover-ups. For example, a CellPhone Stun Gun will certainly surprise a would-be attacker. A Pepper Spray Pen is easy to conceal, yet can be very effective when needed. Diversion Safes are a must if you are trying to hide valuables. They are inexpensive and extremely functional. There are many different styles and options, all of which are very reasonably priced. I would strongly encourage you to act quickly to protect your families. The longer you wait, the better your chance of becoming an unprotected victim.

Article sumbitted by Kristen Davidson, Oct 2008

About the author: With more than 20 years in the safety and security industry, the knowledge and experience Kristen has gained is shared through her many publications. Quick tips and valuable solutions are prevalent in newsletters and articles.

Creative Solutions; Securing Your Valuables in Diversion Safes

How much thought to people really give to Personal Safety? Is it just taken for granted until something goes wrong and then we scramble to make sure we are properly protected when the next incident happens? My experience has shown me that many people pay little attention to their personal security until something goes wrong. They may not be the direct victim, but someone close to them was. This is a reactive response and my objective in this article is to convince you to be proactive an d react before something happens.

So, where should you begin in your quest to achieve personal safety and security? Well, let's start close to home; literally, with your home. Do you have excess cash hidden under your clothes in a drawer, or valuable jewelry in a visible jewelry drawer? Maybe you have some valuable coins that have been in your family for years. Whatever your valuables are, they are most likely in plain site or in one of the first places someone would think to look for them. You certainly don't want them taken from you in the event of a burglary.

Protecting your home with security cameras, double locks on the doors/windows and alarm systems are all prudent measures and should be taken to a reasonable extent. But, let's face it, if someone wants to get into your home, they will find a way in. The point is that once they are inside, you want your valuable items protected. A burglar spends less than 6 minutes in a home. Placing your valuables in a secure location where the intruder would never think to look is the goal. Diversion safes are a creative, simple, low cost solution, providing you with peace of mind. These ingenious diversion safes range from soda cans, to candles, to books, to common household items, etc. The existence of these items is not as well known as it should be, given their simplicity and effectiveness. Could your excess cash be any safer than inside a Dr. Pepper Diversion Can Safe stored inside your pantry or in your refrigerator? Securely plac e your diamond earrings inside the safe portion of the candle diversion safe and display it naturally on your dining room table . Store your Rolex watch in a diversion safe can of Liquid Wrench or in a can of Barbasol shaving cream.

The fun comes in when shopping for these diversion safes. There are so many options to choose from, you are sure to find many that suit your needs and your style. Shopping online is the simplest and the websites are abundant. Shop carefully and look for the best prices. Be careful to look at fully landed cost, inclusive of freight and tax where applicable.

Article submitted by Jason Roberts, August 2008

About the author: Jason has been writing articles about personal safety for many years. His quick and to the point style allows his readers to pick up some valuable tips without reading a novel.

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