Monthly Archives: February, 2026

There’s Nothing Wrong with Making Money Slowly (Part 11)

“Survival Guy,” my father-in-law Dick Young, said to me yesterday morning on a regular call, “how many times have you heard me say how...

Service Sector Drives Latest Producer Price Increase

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the Producer Price Index (PPI) showed that producer prices for final demand increased modestly in January...

Argentina’s $40 Billion Copper Bet Hinges on Glacier Law Reform

Bloomberg reports that a potential $40 billion copper boom in Argentina hinges on controversial changes to the country’s strict glacier protection law, which currently...

Private Equity Is the Next Big Thing Coming for YOU: Part VII

Higher fees, and harder to sell. Is that the description you want used for assets in your retirement account? That's how Miriam Gottfried and...

DOE Issues $26.5B Loan to Cut Power Costs in Georgia and Alabama

The US Department of Energy has issued a historic $26.5 billion loan package to the subsidiaries of Southern Company serving Georgia and Alabama, representing...

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Wealth Tax Fairytales: There Are No Dragons

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

When I Think about Fidelity Investments and YOU

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

There Are Miracles After You Turn 65

Yesterday, Your Survival Guy talked about the money-making power...

US Auto Market Moves Toward Electrification, Led by Hybrid Growth

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

FERC Orders New Grid Rules for AI and Data Centers

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has directed the...

SILENT TREATMENT: Market Adjusts to Warsh’s Lack of Guidance

The news media and some market participants aren't happy...

Constitution Pipeline Seeks Long-Term Gas Buyers

The proposed Constitution Pipeline, backed by President Donald Trump...

IEA Forecasts Strong Global Electricity Demand Through 2027

The International Energy Agency's (IEA) Electricity Mid-Year Update 2026...

Global Mining Race Intensifies Over Kenya’s Rare-Earth Treasure

Mrima Hill in Kenya's Kwale County, a forested area...

Remote Work, Layoffs, and Rising Costs Reshape Seattle’s Economy

Seattle, once a symbol of booming tech growth and...