Monthly Archives: September, 2025

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...

Potential Liability Shift Set to Reshape Nationwide Shipping Landscape

The US Supreme Court is set to decide whether to hear two key cases that could clarify whether freight brokers can be held liable...

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Your Survival Guy Preparing to Depart for Paris

Your Survival Guy is preparing to depart for Paris...

You Can Sink Your Teeth into Today’s Yields

You can sink your teeth into today’s yields. But...

Trump Orders Temporary Diesel Tax Relief

The White House order, issued October 5, 2026, provides...

Supercars, Bonds, the Value of the Dollar, and You

Happy Friday. Your Survival Guy is excited about the...

Don’t Be Blindsided by the “Smart” Guys

It wasn’t that long ago that a pension manager...

Advancing Rare-Earth-Free Motor Technology

Moog Inc. and Niron Magnetics will jointly showcase their...

Alaska’s 223-Mile Power Project Gets $150M Federal Boost

The U.S. Department of Energy plans to provide up...

Fiber and Copper Become Critical to the AI Buildout

Corning’s $3 billion fiber deal with AT&T highlights how...

A Look Inside America’s Rising Winter Energy Bills

The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects winter energy costs...

U.S. Trade Gap Widens Despite Stronger Exports

The U.S. trade report for August 2026 shows that...