Monthly Archives: December, 2020

You Can Be a F.I.R.E. Starter

I want you to visit my series on FIRE, Financial Independence, Retire Early, here: Living Your Best Life: FIRE!: Are you familiar with the FIRE...

Regulators Call for More Money Market Fund Reform

Financial regulators are finally admitting money market reforms put in place during the last crisis are insufficient to prevent runs on America’s non-Treasury money...

Enjoying Christmas in a New Home Was Pricey This Year

When new home sales are falling because there isn't enough supply to meet demand, the only short term solution to balance the market is...

Investors Gorging on Blank Check IPOs

Blank check IPOs, where public offerings are made with the promise to buy another company, have seen a record $78 billion raised this year....

Dividends Can Get You Through Times Like These

In times like these, dividends can get you through. My father-in-law, Dick Young, explains the power of dividends below. He writes: There are few histories...

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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...