Monthly Archives: May, 2019

Can Brick and Mortar Stores Ever Catch Up Online?

In response to Amazon's complete revolution of the retail industry, many companies with traditionally brick and mortar operations are racing to catch up online....

China’s Rare Earth Threat is a Symptom of the Problem Trump is Fighting

Bloomberg has reported that China is threatening to restrict the supplies of rare earth metals as part of its ongoing trade war with the...

Are Your Tax Dollars Paying Ghost Workers?

There are ghosts among us. No not supernatural beings from beyond the grave, but ghost workers. These are employees who spend their time working...

Illinois Goes Back to the Trough

Illinois politicians, led now by Governor J.D. Pritzker, are aiming to end constitutional protections of taxpayers in Illinois, and to raise taxes on the...

885 Million Financial Records Exposed Online

When I discuss financial security with clients and investors, I always encourage them to be proactive. The only person who will ever make your...

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How China Survived the Iran Oil Crisis

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14 New Pipeline Projects Reshape U.S. Energy Network

The 2026 Liquids Pipeline Projects Database shows continued investment...

Arizona, California and Nevada Face Major Colorado River Cuts

The U.S. Department of the Interior has issued new...

Go the Extra Miles

You emailed me over the weekend after seeing pictures...

Consumer Spending Helps Keep U.S. Economy Growing

U.S. economic growth slowed to a 1.5% annualized rate...

“Weather Turning a Bit Rainy,” He Texted

“Weather turning a bit rainy,” he texted. Here’s more...

Holiday: Happy Friday from Your Survival Guy

Happy Friday from Your Survival Guy. I hope you’re...

15,000-Foot Wells Reshape America’s Biggest Oil Basin

Oil and gas operators in the Permian Basin of...

Northern Lights

You told me one of the reasons you wanted...