Monthly Archives: January, 2026

“Ice Storms Are a Hurricane for Us”

You know that Mississippi, located on the edge of the Gulf of America, gets its fair share of nasty weather, with big hurricanes making...

Solar, Wind Output Decline as Coal and Gas Power Demand

During the week ending January 25, 2026, Winter Storm Fern drove a 31% week-over-week increase in coal-fired electricity generation in the Lower 48 states,...

High-Impact Oil Exploration to Surge in 2026

The upstream oil and gas sector is set for strong momentum in 2026, building on a solid 2025, when high-impact wildcat wells saw a...

Thank Goodness for Coal

Despite the best attempts of the Obama and Biden administrations, coal power survives as part of America's energy mix. And it's a good thing...

US Nuclear Fleet Records Reduced Outages at Start of 2026

US Energy Information Administration reports that between January 1 and January 21, 2026, US nuclear power plant outages averaged 2.0 GW—about 20% lower than...

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HII, Labor Department Team Up to Build Next Generation of Shipbuilders

The US Department of Labor has partnered with Huntington...

Government Grocers: No Free Lunch

You may have heard that New York City Mayor...

Michigan Auto Manufacturing Revival Takes Center Stage

The White House says President Donald Trump is returning...

US Auto Market Moves Toward Electrification, Led by Hybrid Growth

Nearly one-quarter of new light-duty vehicles sold in the...

When I Think about Fidelity Investments and YOU

When I think about Fidelity Investments and you, I’m...

Wealth Tax Fairytales: There Are No Dragons

You know that California is contemplating a tax on...

Bipartisan Senate Agreement Targets Russia’s Energy Revenues and Iran

US senators have reached an agreement on a new...

EU Methane Crackdown Faces Global Pushback

The energy ministers of the United States, Qatar, Nigeria,...

The Magic Number

The magic number for retirement is four, as in a 4% annual draw on the initial balance of your retirement portfolio. Thus, if your portfolio totals $1 million, you draw $40,000 in year number one. In future years, you draw 4% or $40,000 annually, whichever is less.

Poison Annuities on Your Retirement Fund Menu?

The Executive Office of the President’s Council of Economic...