I quit investment plans when BlackRock came on the scene!

You best carry some cash on you at all times plus some silver and a few gold pieces if you ramble a lot.

I learned my lesson being young then was taught to always keep a few thousand dollars on you at all times, a couple two ounce silver pieces and a few dime shaped gold coins. I've carried a Krugerrand stuffed in my wallet if ever needed for years.

Credit cards and debit cards will let you down and leave you in a mess!