Monthly Archives: April, 2024

The Burger and Fry Economy

In a burger and fry economy, part-time workers pay the price of reckless policies. When the government comes to help, run. In The Wall...

Less Is More at Work

Your Survival Guy’s been following Cal Newport for years. If you want to take the path less traveled, his writing is a good place...

Rule #1: Don’t Lose Money

Warren Buffett famously said, “Rule #1, don’t lose money. Rule #2: don’t forget rule #1.” When I think of this, I’m reminded of Your Survival...

How Investing in AI Speaks Volumes about You

How you invest in AI speaks volumes about you, specifically your risk tolerance. Because it’s been Your Survival Guy’s experience that investors realize their...

Microsoft Earnings Jump on AI

The WSJ Reports: The Redmond, Wash., company has been ramping up its spending on data centers and other infrastructure to host the rising AI demand....

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“Behind Every Blade of Grass”

You may have heard the quote often attributed to...

Beware the ‘Democratization’ of Investing

You know I've been hard on Vanguard. Your Survival...

Dividends: “Because It Works”

You may or may not like stocks that pay...

“Surrounded by an Armed Country”

This year marks the 250th since Americans stood up...

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...