Monthly Archives: December, 2018

In Retirement Stop Working, Start Earning. Here’s How

Despite the recent market turbulence, there is one group of investors who have so far been insulated by good decisions they made long ago. Dividend...

Junk Bonds Get Trashed

Investors are running from junk bonds, with spreads widening to the highest levels since 2016, and junk bond funds losing suffering withdrawals of $11...

My Concerns with the Vanguard Precious Metals and Mining Fund

This post I wrote on September 25 was one of readers' favorites this year. My concerns with the Vanguard Precious Metals and Mining Fund should...

The Dangers of Being Unemployed and Older

It's harder for older workers who have lost their jobs to get back to work. According to Ruth Simon in The Wall Street Journal...

Buybacks Can’t Save the Market

Buybacks can't save the market from falling. The buyback boom has been symptomatic of the Fed funded liquidity bubble, and therefore can't be an...

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NYC, Crypto, ESG, the Haves and the Have-Yachts

Do you feel like you’re sipping from a firehose?...

Trump Announces Vietnam Trade Deal

President Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam that...

Grand Theft Cargo: California’s Cargo Thefts Thrive

Cargo theft in California is surging, with estimated losses...

Smartphone Satellite Communications Are Here

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Nuclear Surpasses Coal in U.S. Energy Mix for the First Time

The US Energy Information Administration reports that in 2024,...

Every 50 Minutes: The Alarming Pace of Cargo Theft in Mexico

Cargo theft in Mexico has reached crisis levels, with...

Survive and Thrive June 2025: The Lay of the Land: Who Can You Trust?

Dear Survivor, In times like these, it’s good to get...

Chinese Goods Price Increases Outpace Core Inflation

Prices for Chinese-made goods sold on Amazon have risen...

Why the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Could Fix America’s Broken Grid

In "How the Big Beautiful Bill will lower energy...

Job Market Remains Strong

US job openings held steady at 7.8 million in...