Monthly Archives: April, 2026

Saint Laurent: Are You Spending Your Money Foolishly? (Part 10)

You can learn a lot about the world from your couch, but what’s the fun in that? And yes, I love the quote by...

US Economy Grows 2.0% as Growth Rebounds in Early 2026

Bureau of Economic Analysis reports that the US real GDP grew at an annual rate of 2.0% in Q1 2026, up from 0.5% in the...

New Study Flags AI Data Centers as Major Test for US Electricity Grid

A RAND study finds that rapidly growing electricity demand from AI data centers could strain the US power grid, especially because new capacity is...

Split Fed Decision Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged

The Federal Reserve reports that US economic activity is expanding at a solid pace, with low job gains, a stable unemployment rate, and elevated...

Paris Madame? Are You Spending Your Money Foolishly? (Part 9)

Want to go to Paris? Wondering if now is a good time to go? Good question, because when it comes to Paris, especially with...

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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...

Constitution Pipeline Seeks Long-Term Gas Buyers

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

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...

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...