Monthly Archives: September, 2025
Why Coal Outpaces Natural Gas in Midwest Winters
The US Energy Information Administration reports that while most US electricity markets now rely more on natural gas than coal, two Midwest regions—Southwest Power...
When Your Survival Guy Bought a Boat and More…
Back in 2012, Your Survival Guy was in the market for a power boat. It was after my weekly pilates class that I told...
US Gold Reserves Top $1 Trillion as Prices Soar
The US Treasury’s gold reserves have surpassed $1 trillion in market value, as gold prices hit record highs above $3,824 an ounce. However, the...
The Power of a Compound Interest Table
The principles written about here are as true today as in 2019.
Originally posted October 1, 2019.
Compound interest was described as the greatest mathematical discovery...
Critical Minerals in Mine Waste: USGS Launches National Mapping Initiative
The US Geological Survey (USGS) has partnered with 13 states to map and analyze critical minerals in mine waste, aiming to strengthen US economic...