Monthly Archives: June, 2026

“Honey, I Think It’s Time I Retire:” Part 7

OK, you retired, and you’ve found your stride in your retirement life. You’ve been through growing pains like a toddler learning to walk, and...

Job Openings and Hiring Show Little Change

The US labor market showed little change in May 2026, with job openings remaining at 7.6 million, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’...

Iran War Shock Pushes India to Diversify Oil Imports

India plans to expand its strategic petroleum reserves and diversify oil supplies after the Iran war highlighted risks from heavy dependence on Middle Eastern...

US Refinery Capacity Falls after Major Plant Closures

US operable refinery capacity fell to 18.2 million barrels per calendar day (b/cd) on January 1, 2026, a decline of more than 250,000 b/cd...

Gold Falls on Strong Dollar, Higher Rate Expectations

Gold prices have fallen below $4,000 per ounce, putting the metal on track for its worst quarterly performance in more than a decade. The...

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The Year of the Speculator

If you are a serious long-term investor you are...

This Book is a Fixture in My Office

“The more flippant the investing cliché, the more you...

China Gold Rush Timeline: Infographic

Great infographic from the Real Asset Co.

Voice Spoofing: Now Criminals Can Deepfake Your Voice

Is that your boss on the phone telling you...

Can Robinhood and SoFi Bring IPOs to the Masses?

For most of history, initial public offerings have been...

US Releases Emergency Heating Oil Ahead of Winter

The U.S. Department of Energy announced an exchange of...

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

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

USGS Identifies 96 Trillion Cubic Feet of Undiscovered Natural Gas in Alaska

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released an assessment on...

Is a 30% Correction Coming for US Stocks?

Famed emerging markets fund manager, Mark Mobius thinks so....

You Need to Be Vigilant About Protecting Your Money

Despite the many protections offered to investors by the...