Monthly Archives: March, 2020

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...

The First Big Test for Crypto-Currency Isn’t Going Well

In the face of their first big test since popularization, crypto-currencies are not faring well. Jemima Kelly reports of bitcoin for FT's Alphaville (abridged): For...

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Paris Madame? Are You Spending Your Money Foolishly? (Part 9)

Want to go to Paris? Wondering if now is...

US Oil Production Could Hit Record Levels in 2026

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts that US...

Bonne Nuit: Are You Spending Your Money Foolishly? (Part 12)

As you wake up from your dream state, you...

Shift to Natural Gas Cuts US Coal Demand

Coal use in the United States for non-electric purposes—primarily...

China Defies US Sanctions, Raising Stakes for Banks

China has taken the unusual step of instructing domestic...

Someone’s Gotta Do It: Are You Spending Your Money Foolishly? (Part 13)

If you’re worried about jet lag going to Paris,...

Gasoline Leads Drop in U.S. Fuel Imports

In 2024, US petroleum product imports fell by 210,000...

Spirit Airlines Collapse Could Push Airfares Higher

Spirit Airlines has shut down after years of financial...

The Strait of Hormuz: Oil’s Global Chokepoint

The Strait of Hormuz remains a vital chokepoint for...

The Power of a Compound Interest Table

The principles written about here are as true today...