Monthly Archives: September, 2013

7 Fed Meeting Takeaways for Investors

Below are some thoughts on the implications of the Fed’s dovish surprise at yesterday’s FOMC meeting. The actual economic impact of the Fed’s decision...

Janet Yellen: Investing in the Dark

My thoughts on Janet Yellen from May of this year. You can be sure there’ll be a price to pay for Federal Reserve Chairman Ben...

How Vanguard Wellesley Won the War

You want to keep this chart on your refrigerator because there's been a lot of talk in the press lately about 2008. Looking back...

Janet Yellen: How Well Do You Know Her?

With Larry Summers’ withdrawal from consideration for Fed chairman, Janet Yellen could wind up leading the board. How well do you know Janet Yellen?...

Utilities Investing: A Compelling Long-Term Opportunity

In our view, investing in utilities offers a compelling opportunity to long-term investors. Utilities are regulated monopolies that sell some of modern life’s most...

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Russia’s Oil Trade Severely Disrupted by Recent U.S. Sanctions

U.S. sanctions on Russia’s oil trade have grounded 61%...

Breaking Down California’s Gas Prices

California consistently has the highest gasoline prices in the...

“Investors Need to Beat Back This Mighty Foe,” Dick Young

“Inertia,” Dick Young said to me recently, “is terrible....

Rebuilding Together: U.S.-Ukraine Forge Economic Future

In a White House press release, they report that...

Vanguard Wellesley (VWINX) vs. Wellington (VWELX): Which Fund is Best?

The Vanguard Wellesley (VWINX) and Wellington (VWELX) funds are both...

Manufacturing Shines Amid Broader U.S. Productivity Decline

In Q1 2025, U.S. nonfarm business productivity fell 0.8%,...

Escape State: Blue Blob Boston Driving a Flight from Massachusetts?

When blue state politicians were promoting the Summer of...

America’s Hidden Treasure: USGS Map Reveals Seabed Mineral Wealth

The U.S. Geological Survey Global Seabed Mineral Resources report...

U.S. Considers Easing Nvidia Chip Curbs for UAE Amid Trump Visit

Mackenzie Hawkins, Ben Bartenstein, and Ryan Gould of Bloomberg report that the...

Your Survival Guy’s Number One Recommendation in Times Like These

Originally posted October 27, 2022. OK, what’s Your Survival Guy’s...