Monthly Archives: October, 2018

Calper’s OPM

Turns out, members of California’s public pension don’t like it when the C-suite are activists with other people’s money. The workers expressed their dissatisfaction...

The Ethical Minefield of Structured Settlements

Accidents leading to exorbitant medical bills are unfortunately a part of the reality many Americans face each day. Often medical bills from those accidents...

Getting on the Map with Gold

I have been a longtime supporter of including gold in diversified portfolios. Gold is a safe-haven asset, an inflation and currency hedge, and a...

Don’t Stop Believing

Imagine sitting on the board of your favorite company, attending the next meeting, clearing your throat, and asking “How much are we going to...

Can China Restore Confidence in the Heat of a Trade War?

China's economy is slowing down, with GDP growth at 6.5% in third quarter. That's the lowest rate since 2009. The question for Chinese policy...

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State Taxes: Time to Flee?

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The Singularity Is Nearer: Ray Kurzweil

Originally posted May 28, 2025. Ray Kurzweil has been a...

US Gas Prices Hit Lowest Level in Nearly Five Years

Gas prices in the US have fallen to their...

US Grid Faces Strain as Power Demand Grows

Between January and November 2025, higher wholesale electricity prices...

Trump Wants One AI Standard While States Battle Rising Energy Costs

Diana DiGangi of Utility Dive reports that President Trump...

US Natural Gas Prices Surge Amid Record LNG Exports

US natural gas prices have surged more than 70%...

Firms Cancelling Major Hydrogen Initiatives

Nearly 60 major low-carbon hydrogen projects have been cancelled...

Nvidia CEO Breaks Down the Layers of AI

Nvidia (NVDA) remains one of the most influential players...

Streamlining Permits: NPC Proposes Faster Energy Project Approvals

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released two National...