Monthly Archives: October, 2018

California Pensions Continue to Make Headlines

Is there a more Machiavellian story than this? We’re talking about a fiduciary responsibility in the many billions of dollars. Is anyone paying attention?...

You’ll Never Know It All, But Know Enough

Don’t try to be a know-it-all investor. Building a solid foundation on diversification, patience, value, and compound interest, has always worked for me, without...

Bed Bath Misses Out on Brick and Mortar Revival

Writing in the Wall Street Journal, Elizabeth Winkler explains that Bed Bath and Beyond hasn't been able to capitalize on the resurgence in retail...

Your Retirement Life: On the Road Again

If you like the idea of seeing the country with your spouse, paid leave, matching 401(k) contributions and a joint income of $100,000 per...

Would You Go to Walmart if You Didn’t Have to Go In?

Walmart is a hard place to shop. The long—seemingly endless—aisles and big-box lighting do not make a trip to Walmart an enjoyable time. Is...

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Storage Dips After Harsh Winter

The 2024–25 winter saw colder-than-normal temperatures in January and...

The 5 Rules of the Financial Armadillo

In the heart of a bull market in March...

65 Years of Compounding: No Changes

The article below was written about me way back...

“Make Sure You Have Some Experience Before You…”

I love it when I call you, and you’re...

Get Ready! The Annuity Onslaught is On

If you haven’t received an email selling you an...

The Mysterious ALS Cluster in the French Alps: Is It Linked to Toxic Mushrooms?

Terence Monmaney of Popular Science reports that in Montchavin,...

Solar Energy Crosses a Landmark Threshold

The world has reached a major solar energy milestone...

Your Survival Guy’s RAGE Gauge: The Tables Are Full

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

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

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

Energy Dominance: DOE Outlines FY2026 Budget Under Trump Directive

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright testified before Congress...