Monthly Archives: January, 2021

What Is the Stock Market’s Link to the Economy?

At The Wall Street Journal, Justin Lahart examines the stock market's link to the economy, and whether the market could fall even during strong...

Smith Family Robinson in Live Free or Die, NH

Where should you live today? If you’ve taken an online survey, you might find yourself a perfect fit in any small town, USA. Combine...

Dick Young’s Safe America: Chapter 1, Part I

Debbie and I are neither members of any political party nor contribute to any PAC. Our research interest is policy rather than politics. Our methodology, for...

Whether Through Audacity or Ignorance, Stock Fundamentals Are Being Ignored

James Mackintosh reports at the Wall Street Journal that stock fundamentals are being ignored by investors. It's not clear whether the cause is an...

The Fed is Sacrificing Retirees to Save the Banks

You may have heard three cheers from Wall St. recently when JPMorgan Chase & Co. announced its "highest-ever quarterly profit." The bank, America's largest...

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Grand Theft Cargo: California’s Cargo Thefts Thrive

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

Trump Announces Vietnam Trade Deal

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

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...