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 […]
The Rise of Robo-Real Estate?
Real estate firms Opendoor, Offerpad, and Zillow are developing services that purchase homes, improve them slightly, and then flip them to new buyers using apps to do most of the sales work. In my series Dead or Alive? The Future of Long-Term Investing, I questioned the benefits of using robo-advisors in place of real, warm-blooded, […]
Argentina and Uruguay Power Outage: “Everything came to a halt.”
“Everything came to a halt.” Those were the words of Juan Borges from Buenos Aires. He told the BBC, “Elevators, water pumps, everything. We were left adrift.” Borges was referring to the effect of a massive, two-country-wide power outage that knocked out electricity to 48 million people in Argentina and Uruguay. The worst part about […]
If Connecticut’s Goal Is to Drive Away Business, It’s Working
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board explains the Connecticut strategy succinctly when it writes “Thus we have Connecticut’s business model: Raise costs for everyone and then leverage taxpayers to provide discounts for a politically favored few.” By raising taxes on all corporations and individuals, Connecticut makes owning a small business very difficult. If a major […]
Serious F-35 Problems Detailed Ahead of Full Rate Production
An article by Michael Larkin of Investor’s Business Daily reveals there are major category 1 deficiencies in the F-35 as the program is just about to hit full rate production. Documents obtained by Defense News point out that pilots are forced to limit flight speeds in order to avoid damaging the F-35’s airframe. F-35 program […]
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 […]