Monthly Archives: September, 2023

Wellington and Wellesley Funds Not Managed by Vanguard

In my conversations with you, we talk about the virtues of being a balanced investor. You can achieve this through a mix of blue-chip...

Inflation Could Kill Social Security

At the Cato Institute, Romina Boccia explains how increasing Social Security benefits, pushed by inflation and excess benefits, are putting the system at risk....

Will the Fed Hold Up Its End of the Bargain?

Looks like the Fed wants to keep interest rates higher for longer. Great. I’ll take it. But let’s not forget about some unforeseen black...

Should America Move Closer to the Saudis, or Push them Away?

Almost instantly upon entering the White House, the Biden administration began insulting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Then, when it became clear that the...

Don’t Ask Me When to Haul Your Boat

Your Survival Guy tried to reason with Hurricane Lee and lost. It never made landfall in my neck of the woods or sea. Just...

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There’s Always Competition for Your Cash

When your lazy cash is sitting on your couch,...

AI Infrastructure Fuels Explosive Growth in Semiconductor Market

Global semiconductor sales reached $110.5 billion in April 2026,...

The Power of a Compound Interest Table

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

Kyle Haustveit Takes Senior DOE Role After Overseeing Geothermal Energy Office

Chris Wright announced leadership changes at the US Department...

Vanguard Wellesley (VWINX) vs. Wellington (VWELX): Which Fund is Best?

The Vanguard Wellesley (VWINX) and Wellington (VWELX) funds are both...

AI Boom Drives Chip Imports While US Exports Rise

The US trade deficit narrowed slightly to $55.9 billion...

The Question: To Be Invested or Not to Be

To be invested or not to be, that is...

Diversification

Done right, diversification can improve portfolio returns while lowering...

Walmart’s New Strategy to Integrate Restaurant and Grocery Delivery

Walmart announced a new partnership with Subway that allows...

Fidelity and Vanguard above the Fray

It seems like every week there’s another big bank...