Monthly Archives: July, 2026

DOE Takes Aim at Appliance Mandates

The US Department of Energy has proposed changes to permanently revise the federal process for setting energy efficiency standards for household appliances, aiming to...

Iran’s Floating Oil Stockpile Swells as Buyers Pull Back

Iran is struggling to sell its oil despite a temporary easing of US restrictions, with more than 58 million barrels of crude and condensate...

US Jobs Report Signals a Slowing but Stable Economy

US job growth remained modest in June, with nonfarm payrolls increasing by 57,000 while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%, according to the...

Survive and Thrive June 2026: Risk

Dear Survivor, Risk, it means different things to different people. If you value your family. If you value keeping your family safe and properly sheltered,...

250 Years of Power: America’s Energy Transformation

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) traces the evolution of US energy consumption from 1776 to 2025, highlighting a transition from wood to coal,...

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Mamdani’s War on Landlords

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

Government Grocers: No Free Lunch

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

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

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

Michigan Auto Manufacturing Revival Takes Center Stage

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

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...

Your Survival Guy and the Largest Great White

Your Survival Guy heard that the largest great white...

America’s Job Engine Keeps Running With Millions of New Positions

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS),...

US Economy Grows 1.5% in Second Quarter

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

Federal Reserve Signals Patience on Rate Cuts

The Federal Reserve’s July 2026 meeting kept interest rates...