Monthly Archives: December, 2017

Household Net Worth Hits a Record High: Is that a Good Thing?

We have run this chart before, but a recent update from the Federal Reserve shows that the ratio of household net worth to income...

Crash!

I have been investing since the spring of 1964, and I do not remember being as uncomfortable with the health of the financial markets...

Can Apple Ever Catch Up in Streaming Music?

Spinning Christmas tunes last night through our Sonos made me wonder how Apple missed this huge opportunity. Looks like they’re trying to pick up...

Is the GOP Tax Plan as bad as You’ve Heard?

If you listen to the mainstream media, you might get the impression that the GOP tax plan is a disaster. Yes, there are some...

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

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

Trump Announces Vietnam Trade Deal

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

Smartphone Satellite Communications Are Here

You know Your Survival Guy has been a fan...

Grand Theft Cargo: California’s Cargo Thefts Thrive

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

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

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

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...

Job Market Remains Strong

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

From Scroll to Store: How Social Media Is Powering Retail Traffic in 2025

Despite concerns over TikTok bans and tariffs, social commerce...

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

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

Survival Guy: An All-Weather Balanced Portfolio

You know Your Survival Guy’s been stuck in the...