Yearly Archives: 2019

Season’s Greetings from Bartlett, NH

Season’s greetings from our cabin in Bartlett, NH.

First Responders Say in a Big Disaster: “We’re Not Coming”

You're on your own in a big disaster, according to Cristina Gonzalez of the Los Angeles Emergency Management Department. Angelenos, and everyone else should...

How Has Gun Control Worked Elsewhere?

As the 2020 presidential election season heats up, the Democratic candidates are trying to sell a wide array of plans to infringe on your...

Potential Index Fund Component Loses 98%

If you want to get an inside look at how the sausage is made with certain index funds, take a look at this story...

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Investing Mistakes to Avoid: #3 Back 40 Back

UPDATE 11.13.26: It's never a bad time to remember...

Can France Get Its Wine through the Tariff Wall?

Nicolas Forissier, France's trade minister, joined Bloomberg TV to...

It’s Nice to Go Trav’ling

In my conversations with you, many of you are...

Capital Gains Tax: Real and Fake

Take a good, hard look at your state's tax...

You’re the Multimillionaire Next Door for a Reason

Originally posted on September 8, 2026. You’re the multimillionaire next...

Beat Inertia: Waiting Until Tomorrow Can Be Costly

When was the last time you updated your insurance...

Permitting Reform: This Senate’s Last Hurrah

Majority Leader John Thune's Senate hasn't done much, and...

Household Debt Grows as Rates Rise

Americans' household debt rose in the third quarter of...