Your Survival Guy went to college recently. Actually, I went on a college tour. Our daughter is a Junior in high school and that’s what you do, right? Driving with her for a couple hours in the car was a real eye-opener, because we not only talked about college in general, but she actually asked […]
June RAGE Gauge: Gold Shines as Investors Seek Safe Haven
My latest RAGE Gauge reading is in, and while perceived risk is down from last month, it’s still not pretty. What caught my attention is the noticeable bump in gold as investors seek safe haven investments. Remember though, while the yellow metal is an important component of a diversified portfolio, its lack of income or […]
Brazilians Will Soon Be Free to Defend Themselves Once Again
Recently former President Barack Obama was in Brazil spouting lies about America’s gun laws. Brazilians though have been excited to get their gun rights back after electing Jair Bolsonaro as president. The country is plagued with violent crime, lynchings and murders. Now Bolsonaro’s promises on easing gun control measures are coming through, and Brazilians are […]
Retirement is No Fun if You’re Scared, Sick, or Broke
In a great piece in The Wall Street Journal, Glenn Ruffenach answers a question by a retiree who is looking to move. She wants a safe neighborhood, and Ruffenach explains that while most retirees looking to relocate are focused on the fun aspects of life like “climate, lifestyles, housing, shopping, cultural events,” they should also […]
America is Beating Japan in this Retirement Savings Measure, but Not for the Right Reason
Running out of money during retirement is the greatest risk people take when they decide to stop working. The World Economic Forum has published new research that shows Americans aren’t saving enough to cover the last decade or so of their retirement. That pales in comparison to the Japanese, who fail to save enough for […]
Thank You Sarah Huckabee Sanders
I thought Sarah Huckabee Sanders was an incredible press secretary for President Trump—a difficult job on a good day never mind dealing with a deaf press corps in the Swamp. And the way she’s being treated by the liberal media on her way out the door is terrible. The fake news never recognizes a successful […]
Can You Lower Your Property Tax Bill in 8 Steps?
If you own real estate, you know that property taxes seem to rise continuously. Undoubtedly you have questioned if yours could be reduced. Fidelity has posted a guide that could help you lower yours. Sandra Block writes: Home values have risen across the country, which means many homeowners’ property taxes are going up, too. The […]
Congratulations to the Stanley Cup Champion St. Louis Blues
Congratulations to the Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues for their hard-fought, deserved win over my Boston Bruins.
Kamala Harris Targets Worker Freedoms
Sen. Kamala Harris, who would very much like to be America’s next president, told union members recently that she would issue an executive order banning Right to Work laws. It is unlikely the Supreme Court would ever find such an executive order constitutional, but even the idea of changing the law in 27 states to […]
Record Hiring in April
In April, businesses hired 5.9 million employees, the highest on record. Despite filling so many positions, there are still more jobs available than unemployed workers to fill them. You can see on my chart the demand for employees has been higher than the number of unemployed Americans since March of 2018. Bloomberg’s Jeff Cox reports […]
Despite Past Failure, Connecticut Taxes More and More
Despite what seem to be ever increasing taxes, Connecticut’s politicians can’t seem to pay for all their spending. Every time taxes go up, more of the state’s wealthy residents decide it’s time to pick up and leave. Now, Connecticut is trying to adapt. Rather than raising headline rates on income or sales, Hartford’s Regents of […]