Monthly Archives: October, 2018

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...

Librarian Leaves $4 Million to UNH

If you want some inspiration for your savings, read this post I wrote back on September 2, 2016. It tells the story of Robert...

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The Difference Between Your Problems and Another Guy’s

You’re living in a service economy where you can’t...

“It Is All About Compound Interest, Brother”

“It is all about compound interest, Brother. Tell that...

Grocery Prices See Biggest Drop Since 2020

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

Fed Monitors Penny Flows as Coin Production Ends

The Federal Reserve Financial Services (FRFS) announced that starting...

IEA Report Explores the Energy Impacts of Artificial Intelligence

The IEA’s Energy and AI special report examines the...

US Pressures Venezuela to Cut China and Russia Ties in Oil Standoff

The Trump administration has told Venezuela’s interim president that...

Are You Missing an Opportunity with Incremental Retirement?

Are you missing an opportunity with incremental retirement? Just...

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

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

Auto Industry on Edge: Aluminum Shortage and Geopolitics Halt US Production

A combination of supply chain disruptions, including an aluminum...

What a Difference a Day Makes

What a difference a day makes. As I wrote...