Monthly Archives: March, 2020

Right on Cue Stock Buybacks Dry Up

Stock buybacks are being slashed. Evercore ISI estimates that 99% of U.S. firms will have to reduce or suspend buybacks by year-end. Savvy timing....

Never Bet the House

Investing is not betting. There are people who buy stocks to invest in them, and people who buy stocks to bet on them. Never...

Trump Administration Vows to Keep Markets Open

With heightened volatility, lots of uncertainty, and some liquidity issues in markets, what are the chances that regulators might consider closing the stock market? The...

Coronavirus Fight: Should Every American Get a Check for $1,000?

With lockdowns, quarantines, and mandated closures of businesses now savaging some parts of the economy, fiscal stimulus is on the table. Some want a...

Protect Yourself from Coronavirus Scams

Your personal financial security is a top priority for Your Survival Guy. Every time a major disaster or emergency occurs, financial fraudsters kick into...

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IRS Updates 2026 Retirement Contribution Limits for 401(k), IRA, and SIMPLE Plans

The IRS has announced cost-of-living adjustments for retirement accounts...

Financial Armadillo: Are You a Compounding Machine?

When Your Survival Guy was a kid, my dad...

Billions of Dollars Floating on the High Seas

Since the end of August, roughly one billion barrels...

Warren Buffett to Step Down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO After Six Decades

Warren Buffett, the 95-year-old “Oracle of Omaha,” announced he...

Don’t Miss the Boat By Being Late to the Dock

Have you ever been close to missing the boat...

America’s Secret Weapon: Rare Earth Free Iron Nitride Magnets

Rare-Earth Access Tightened for US Defense Under China Plan China...

The Young Trader Who Made a Fortune on Russian Oil

Christopher Eppinger, a 30-year-old German oil trader, made over...

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

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

When Your Spouse Asks: How’s Our Money Honey?

When your spouse asks, “How’s our money, honey?” you...

Walmart Taps John Furner to Drive Growth and AI Transformation as New CEO

Walmart Inc. announced that John Furner, 51, will succeed...