Monthly Archives: July, 2010

Vanguard CEO’s Biggest Worry

You can probably count on one hand the people you trust to give you sound investment advice. For a number of reasons, talking about...

Gold ETFs and Gold to Go

Notable & Quotable – The Economist, The Wall Street Journal “Investment in gold ETFs and similar products reached a record high in 2008, of 321...

A Simple Strategy for Stock Market Success

For over four decades I have used a simple strategy to successfully invest in the stock market. I invest exclusively in dividend paying stocks....

Avoid Australian Equities?

The correlation between Australian stocks and Chinese stocks is near a record high. If you are bearish on China, you probably want to avoid...

Stop Losing Money in ETFs

You may be thinking about using fixed-income ETFs to fill out your portfolio. Don’t. I continue to avoid fixed-income ETFs, as should you. The...

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NYC, Crypto, ESG, the Haves and the Have-Yachts

Do you feel like you’re sipping from a firehose?...

Grand Theft Cargo: California’s Cargo Thefts Thrive

Cargo theft in California is surging, with estimated losses...

Trump Announces Vietnam Trade Deal

President Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam that...

Smartphone Satellite Communications Are Here

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Nuclear Surpasses Coal in U.S. Energy Mix for the First Time

The US Energy Information Administration reports that in 2024,...

Every 50 Minutes: The Alarming Pace of Cargo Theft in Mexico

Cargo theft in Mexico has reached crisis levels, with...

Survive and Thrive June 2025: The Lay of the Land: Who Can You Trust?

Dear Survivor, In times like these, it’s good to get...

Chinese Goods Price Increases Outpace Core Inflation

Prices for Chinese-made goods sold on Amazon have risen...

Why the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Could Fix America’s Broken Grid

In "How the Big Beautiful Bill will lower energy...

Job Market Remains Strong

US job openings held steady at 7.8 million in...