Monthly Archives: October, 2023

“There’s No Way He Deserves It,” They Say

When you look at today’s yields, you can finally say, “Self, this is your grandfather’s treasury bill rate.” Because it’s been a long time...

Major Oil Companies Doubling Down on Fossil Fuels

Collin Eaton and Peter Stiff of The Wall Street Journal report that major oil companies are doubling down on fossil fuels following a recent...

UAW Strike Pinches Automakers and Suppliers

Sean McLain and Ryan Felton of The Wall Street Journal report that United Auto Worker walkouts have resulted in thousands of layoffs at Detroit...

Time to Revisit Your Bond Portfolio?

In The Wall Street Journal, John Greenwood and Steve H. Hanke, both economists at Johns Hopkins, discuss the similarities of today's markets to that of 1987,...

Part II: When Others Resent You for Your Success

You appreciate what you have, where you’re at in life (maybe a little more money wouldn’t hurt), and where you’re going. You saved ‘til...

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Russia’s Oil Trade Severely Disrupted by Recent U.S. Sanctions

U.S. sanctions on Russia’s oil trade have grounded 61%...

“Investors Need to Beat Back This Mighty Foe,” Dick Young

“Inertia,” Dick Young said to me recently, “is terrible....

Breaking Down California’s Gas Prices

California consistently has the highest gasoline prices in the...

Rebuilding Together: U.S.-Ukraine Forge Economic Future

In a White House press release, they report that...

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

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

Manufacturing Shines Amid Broader U.S. Productivity Decline

In Q1 2025, U.S. nonfarm business productivity fell 0.8%,...

Escape State: Blue Blob Boston Driving a Flight from Massachusetts?

When blue state politicians were promoting the Summer of...

America’s Hidden Treasure: USGS Map Reveals Seabed Mineral Wealth

The U.S. Geological Survey Global Seabed Mineral Resources report...

U.S. Considers Easing Nvidia Chip Curbs for UAE Amid Trump Visit

Mackenzie Hawkins, Ben Bartenstein, and Ryan Gould of Bloomberg report that the...

Your Survival Guy’s Number One Recommendation in Times Like These

Originally posted October 27, 2022. OK, what’s Your Survival Guy’s...