Monthly Archives: May, 2022

COMMODITY CRUNCH: Will Tesla Buy a Cobalt Mine?

The world's cobalt supplies are stretched thin as demand from electric vehicle automakers has surpassed that of smartphone producers for the first time. When...

Young Americans Fall in Love with Farming, Again

UPDATE 5.17.22: There’s a lot to like about being self-reliant in times like these or any time for that matter. I wrote this piece...

Your Survival Guy: “Sell in May, Buy After Labor Day?”

Thoughts from Your Survival Guy: “Sell in May, buy after Labor Day?” Not me. The volatility is what separates the good investors from the...

China’s Economy Taking Hit from Zero-COVID Strategy

The draconian lockdowns China is using in its attempts to contain COVID-19 cases are hurting the country's economy, and risk harming the world's. Thomas...

Is Your Financial Advisor Hiding the Truth About ESG?

Is your financial planner, advisor, wealth manager, CPA, CFA, CFP, or whatever else they slap onto their business card on the same page as...

Popular

NYC, Crypto, ESG, the Haves and the Have-Yachts

Do you feel like you’re sipping from a firehose?...

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

You know Your Survival Guy has been a fan...

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...

Why the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Could Fix America’s Broken Grid

In "How the Big Beautiful Bill will lower energy...

Chinese Goods Price Increases Outpace Core Inflation

Prices for Chinese-made goods sold on Amazon have risen...

Job Market Remains Strong

US job openings held steady at 7.8 million in...