Monthly Archives: May, 2025

Expeditors Sees Decline in China-U.S. Shipping

Steve Gelsi of MarketWatch reports that Expeditors International has warned of uncertainty in the cargo transport industry due to shifting tariffs and geopolitical tensions,...

Temu Halts Chinese Imports to the U.S. Amid Tariff Changes

Temu has halted direct shipments from China to the U.S. due to new tariffs, according to Anthony Ha of TechCrunch. Instead, it offers products...

Got Cash?

When the lights go out, like they did last week in Spain and Portugal, you don’t want to rely on being able to beg...

Breaking Down California’s Gas Prices

California consistently has the highest gasoline prices in the continental U.S., often over $1 above the national average, reports Anne Miranda and Tara Bennett-Chirico...

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

When blue state politicians were promoting the Summer of Rage in 2020, and forcing residents out with draconian COVID policies through the next couple...

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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...

Shipping Reverts to Fossil Fuels

The Financial Times reports that the shipping industry is...

There’s Saving, and Saving Til It Hurts

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

US Trade Balance Improves From 2025 Levels Despite May Setback

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

Preparing for Independence Day

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

DOE Takes Aim at Appliance Mandates

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