Monthly Archives: September, 2026

Job Openings Hold Steady at 7.3 Million

U.S. job openings were little changed at 7.3 million in July, with the job openings rate holding at 4.4%, according to the U.S. Bureau...

Survive and Thrive August 2026: Are You Getting Out There: Portugal or PEI?

Dear Survivor, Are you getting out there? Going to Portugal or PEI? You know from Your Survival Guy’s experiences this summer that many of you...

AI and Robotics Take Aim at America’s 4.5 Million-Home Shortage

Reframe Systems has raised an additional $40 million to expand its robotics-powered homebuilding microfactory network across North America. The company uses physical AI, robotics, and...

Don’t Fight the Fed in Your Retirement Life

Look, Your Survival Guy likes what he’s hearing from new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh. He’s talking tough about inflation and isn’t pacifying Wall...

Gold Rally Loses Momentum as Fed Rate-Hike Odds Soar

Gold prices extended their decline Monday after a sharp sell-off Friday, with gold futures around $4,475 per ounce, down more than 1%. Analysts attributed...

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You Can’t Blame Yourself for Wondering About Bonds

You can’t blame yourself for wondering about bonds. But...

Some Lawmakers Push to Ban Diesel Exports

Republican lawmakers are increasingly calling for a U.S. ban...

Dumping Ground?: Private Equity Is the Next Big Thing Coming for YOU: Part XXV

Private equity and credit assets are coming to 401(k)...

Why Diesel Prices Have Surged Across the U.S.

U.S. diesel prices have risen sharply due to high...

U.S. to Subsidize Next-Generation Geothermal Energy Projects

The U.S. Department of Energy announced more than $99...

Beat Inertia: Good Fortune Won’t Untangle Your Money

Happy Friday. It’s been quite a week for Your...

Endless Summer: Want to Buy a Boat?

It’s a windy, chilly Monday morning. Sunday was a...

Record VLCC Orders Face Shipyard Capacity Crunch

VLCC newbuilding orders have surged 358% this year as...

Savers Catch a Break as Warsh Raises Rates

Your Survival Guy is all for Fed Chair Kevin...

U.S., Denmark and Greenland Strengthen Arctic Cooperation

President Donald Trump signed a security agreement with Denmark...