Poor economic times usually spark the fear that total economic collapse is just around the corner. When the U.S. dollar weakens and the price of goods such as oil, grain and gold rise, many people find themselves worrying about the economic stability of the country and how a downturn or even a total economic collapse could affect their bottom line. So, how does one survive total economic collapse? There are a variety of survival skills, concerning both finances and day-to-day living, that you can adopt to help you and your family survive total economic collapse, if such a situation befalls you.