Yearly Archives: 2018

Fidelity is Boston and Boston is Fidelity

When you’re an intern at a start-up, you have certain responsibilities. For me, it was to go pick-up lunch when the founders ordered out....

Vanguard GNMA and a Winter of Political Polarization

Anyone who tells you politics has nothing to do with investing is simply not paying attention. In this winter of political polarization—a deep freeze—politics...

Sig Sauer M17 and M18

“The M17 and M18 pistols are manufactured by Sig Sauer, who earned the $580 million contract to produce the weapons in January of this...

Babson College Announces New President

"Babson College, which marks its centennial next year, has tapped a familiar face to replace Kerry Healey, its outgoing president and the first woman...

Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams

If you like Coldplay (I do) then you’ll love their new documentary A Head Full of Dreams (Prime Video) covering the British quartet’s first...

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What’s the Best Gun for Home Defense?

UPDATE 6.30.2025: In February, I posted the piece below...

Work to Retirement #11: Whatcha Gonna Do?

Originally posted May 29, 2025. OK, so you’re retired. You...

Smartphone Satellite Communications Are Here

You know Your Survival Guy has been a fan...

What’s Your Backup Internet Plan?

You have probably noticed that it's impossible to do...

How Does Internet from Space Work?

Satellite internet is not new. HughesNet has offered such...

Stein Vetoes NC’s Constitutional Carry Bill

The GOP-controlled legislature in North Carolina sent Governor Josh...

Can the Golden Dome Save America from an EMP Attack?

You know that an EMP attack could cripple America's...

Could Blue Blob New York City Get a Lot Worse?

In response to COVID-19 and the rioting and crime...