Monthly Archives: September, 2018

America’s Booming Economy is Moving on the Rails

American goods and commodities are moving on the rails in increasing numbers as the economy booms. Progressive Railroading explains the strong performance of railroads...

Your Retirement Life: Cost of Living Higher in These States Part I

Take a look back at this post from April 25, 2018 for a view into the power of the Right to Work.  A recent study...

Avoid Buying Mutual Funds Doing This

Jason Zweig, writing at The Wall Street Journal, details some inexplicable behavior by mutual fund managers, including generating massive tax bills for owners. You...

Trump Orders Treasury to Lower RMDs for IRAs and 401Ks

In an August 31 presidential order, President Trump asked the Treasury Department to consider increasing life expectancy rates for retirement accounts. The move could...

Is There Too Much Sand in Texas?

After shortages of sand supplies slowed down Permian Basin oil production two years ago, so many companies have begun efforts to mine sand that...

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Meritage Files Chapter 11 as Wendy’s Franchise Challenges Mount

Meritage Hospitality Group, one of Wendy’s largest U.S. franchisees,...

You Can’t Blame Yourself for Wondering About Bonds

You can’t blame yourself for wondering about bonds. But...

Why Diesel Prices Have Surged Across the U.S.

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

Thank You Mr. Johnson

Yesterday, Edward “Ned” Johnson announced he is stepping down...

USDA Boosts Beef Producers With $11.6 Million in Grants

USDA is investing $26.5 million in 194 agricultural projects...

The Power of a Compound Interest Table

The principles written about here are as true today...

Record VLCC Orders Face Shipyard Capacity Crunch

VLCC newbuilding orders have surged 358% this year as...

Stocks with the Highest Prospective Returns

For decades, I have advised my monthly strategy report...

“Besieged” by Variable Annuity Cases

In 2012 variable annuity cases were the only class...

America’s Annual Trade Surplus from 1870 to 1970

What kind of government structure would allow our country...