Swexit? Sweden’s Euro-Skeptics Win Big
In Sweden this weekend, the anti-immigrant, euro-skeptic Sweden Democrats made major gains. Neither of the larger center-left or center-right coalitions were able to break...
While America’s Economy Booms, Canada’s Swoons
While the American economy roars ahead, Canada is watching its unemployment rate rise and its wage growth slow. Kim Mackrael reports on Canada's economy...
The 6 Basic Investing Principles That Will Make You a Winner
There are six basic investing principles that, if followed diligently, can make you a winner. I wrote about these principles in the fall of...
The Future of Verizon is Providing Internet, Not Filling it With Content
With the coming departure of Verizon's internet point man, Tim Armstrong, and the stated focus of Verizon's new CEO Hans Vestberg on building out...
America’s Booming Economy is Moving on the Rails
American goods and commodities are moving on the rails in increasing numbers as the economy booms. Progressive Railroading explains the strong performance of railroads...
Your Retirement Life: Cost of Living Higher in These States Part I
Take a look back at this post from April 25, 2018 for a view into the power of the Right to Work.
A recent study...
Avoid Buying Mutual Funds Doing This
Jason Zweig, writing at The Wall Street Journal, details some inexplicable behavior by mutual fund managers, including generating massive tax bills for owners. You...
Trump Orders Treasury to Lower RMDs for IRAs and 401Ks
In an August 31 presidential order, President Trump asked the Treasury Department to consider increasing life expectancy rates for retirement accounts. The move could...
Is There Too Much Sand in Texas?
After shortages of sand supplies slowed down Permian Basin oil production two years ago, so many companies have begun efforts to mine sand that...
How to Invest Like a Hall of Famer
Those of you who have been with me for many decades may remember back in 1991 when I wrote about investing like Wade Boggs...