Monthly Archives: June, 2018

Is Netflix a Bubble?

Great piece by Tara Lachapelle at Bloomberg on Netflix vs. Disney. Netflix market value has now surpassed Disney’s market value. Yup, as Lachapelle puts...

Canadian GDP Disappoints. What Does it Mean?

Canada reported first quarter GDP numbers last week and the country's production didn't increase as fast as economists had predicted they would. Dragging on...

Do You Invest Like the Tortoise or the Hare?

You know how this story ends, but the truth is both approaches can work over the long-run, so long as you have the patience...

If You Need More Reasons to Like GNMA, Read This

When times are tough Vanguard GNMA, managed by Wellington Management, has been an absolute force for retired and soon-to-be retired investors. Pay attention here....

Does Your Portfolio Pass My Three Step Test for Balance?

Back in 1993 I explained my three-step test for balancing your investment portfolio between bonds and stocks. At the time I was recommending Treasuries,...

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There’s Nothing Wrong with Making Money Slowly (Part 3)

OK, so you know Your Survival Guy believes there’s...

There’s Nothing Wrong with Making Money Slowly (Part 2)

There’s nothing wrong with making money slowly, because when...

US Payrolls Rise 130,000 in January, Beating Expectations

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that nonfarm...

There’s Nothing Wrong with Making Money Slowly (Part I)

“You know, there’s nothing wrong with making money slowly,”...

Bessent: No Bailouts for Bitcoin

During Congressional testimony, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent...

US Household Debt Rises to $18.8 Trillion in Q4 2025

US household debt continued to grow in the fourth...

What Does Your Grandchild Know about Payroll Taxes?

You probably remember the feeling you had when you...

India Urges Refiners to Boost US and Venezuelan Oil Purchases

India has urged its state‑owned refiners to consider buying...

Maritime Giants Eye $3 Billion New York–Area Port Terminal

Several of the world’s largest ocean carriers, port operators,...

US Retail Sales Show Modest Year‑Over‑Year Growth

The US Department of Commerce reported that retail and...