Monthly Archives: October, 2024

American Grid Evolution Needs Massive Transmission Buildout

Emily Mercer of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory reports that the nation's electric grid will have to grow even larger to enable an affordable, sustainable,...

Kicking the Can: Port Strike Pushed Past Election

Paul Berger and Annie Linskey of The Wall Street Journal report that companies sweeten contract offer to a 62% wage increase to reopen ports...

America’s Largest IV Fluid Producer Warns of Shortages

Joseph Walker and Peter Loftus of The Wall Street Journal report that Baxter, America's largest producer of intravenous fluids, has told Mass General Brigham...

Hurricane Helene Wrecked Mining Town Crucial to Semiconductor Industry

Update 10.4.24: Tae Kim of Barron's reports that through an effective risk management system and close partnerships with suppliers, chipmakers currently do not anticipate...

How You Know If You’re Spending Too Much

When my mom and dad come over for dinner, they will always bring something. Last week, it was tomatoes they grew in their garden,...

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Time To Do a Little Housekeeping

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China Loses Two Decades of Real Estate Gains

You may remember my warnings in 2012 against direct...

“I Want Preservation of Principal and Growth”

In my conversations with a few prospective clients, not...

War-Driven LNG Disruptions Reshape Global Energy Markets

The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that the war...

US Petroleum Exports Reach Record High in April

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that US...

Preparing for Independence Day

I hope you are getting together with family and...

There’s Saving, and Saving Til It Hurts

You have read the stories of some incredible savers...

DOE Takes Aim at Appliance Mandates

The US Department of Energy has proposed changes to...

CENTCOM Strikes Iran Targets After Strait of Hormuz Vessel Attacks

US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that US forces conducted...

US Trade Balance Improves From 2025 Levels Despite May Setback

The US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of...