Monthly Archives: March, 2026

Washington Ready to Punish Its Wealthiest Residents

With the state of Washington on course to enact a punitive tax on its wealthiest residents, it comes as no surprise that they are...

New Plays Fuel Rapid Oil and Gas Output Gains

The US Energy Information Administration's March 2026 update added the Avalon, Barnett, Dean, and Woodford plays to the Permian Basin, boosting 2025 estimates by...

Japan Commits Billions to US Energy, Manufacturing Projects

Japan has comitted $36 billion to the first three projects as part of a trade deal with the United States. The US Department of...

Cuba’s Electricity System Collapses

Cuba experienced a massive nationwide blackout, leaving 11 million people without power and exposing the fragility of its aging electrical grid.  

States Diverge on Taxes as Competition Heats Up

Your Survival Guy wants you to live in a place that rewards your hard work with respect and encouragement, not somewhere it is punished...

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America’s Nuclear Comeback: Five States Chosen for $50 Billion Energy Push

The US Department of Energy (DOE) selected Utah, Tennessee,...

The Pickpocket of New York

In my conversations with you, a long-time client, you...

Will Mamdani’s Grocery Stores Deliver Savings or Regret?

A Bloomberg Opinion article examines that Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s...

Government Grocers: No Free Lunch

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

Mamdani’s War on Landlords

You would think that in New York, a city...

China’s Oil Imports Plunge as Higher Prices Hit Demand

China, the world’s largest crude oil importer, cut its...

Vanguard Wellesley (VWINX) vs. Wellington (VWELX): Which Fund is Best?

The Vanguard Wellesley (VWINX) and Wellington (VWELX) funds are both...

Michigan Auto Manufacturing Revival Takes Center Stage

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

US Economy Grows 1.5% in Second Quarter

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported that the...

Exxon, Chevron Ride Oil Surge to Strong Q2 Profits

The Wall Street Journal reports that ExxonMobil and Chevron...