Monthly Archives: July, 2014

How Much for a BTU?

Record low temperatures in much of the U.S. have kept air conditioners from running, and electricity demand low. The low demand, coupled with an inventory buildup running...

Piping Hot Growth

Four Percent! Can you believe it? The first estimate of second quarter GDP growth was released this week and it came in at a piping...

Gut Check: Confidence Rises to Post Recession High

Consumer confidence has risen to another post-recession high. The Conference Board's Index of consumer confidence has nearly topped its historical mean, something it hasn't done...

Your Best One-Two Punch

For my money the best balanced fund combination is a 50/50 mix of Vanguard Wellesley and Wellington. For clients I prefer a mix of...

The Monday Melee: Euro Hits New 2014 Lows

  What we're reading: Mark Cuban talks before he thinks. On Tax Inversions: "If You Move Overseas, I’m Selling Your Stock" (MoneyBeat) Talk about solar power. This...

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From Rush to a Hole-in-One: A Week to Remember

Wow, OK. Your Survival Guy has had quite a...

Your Survival Guy’s RAGE Gauge: Turning Dimes to Dollars

OK, Your Survival Guy’s RAGE Gauge is in, and...

A Rhode Island Reckoning

You know that governors in blue blob states like...

ADNOC Buys Discounted Iraqi Oil as Supply Routes Shift

ADNOC, the UAE’s state oil company, has increased purchases...

Beat Inertia: Good Fortune Won’t Untangle Your Money

Happy Friday. It’s been quite a week for Your...

Solar Growth Threatens Utility Revenues

The Financial Times describes how cheap Chinese solar panels...

Why Diesel Prices Have Surged Across the U.S.

U.S. diesel prices have risen sharply due to high...

The Mine of the Future Takes Shape With $73 Million DOE Investment

The U.S. Department of Energy selected four projects for...

Texas Energy Use Surges While National Consumption Declines

In 2023, Texas consumed more energy than any other...

Saudi Arabia Boosts Hormuz Oil Shipments

Saudi Arabia is increasing crude shipments through the Strait...