Monthly Archives: January, 2026

Remembering Ronald Read

Originally posted April 25, 2025. In my conversation with you, you remind me of Ronald Read and what it takes to save money. The story of...

Even Gavin Newsom Is Worried about California’s Billionaire Tax

You may have read that radical California politicians and public sector unions are demanding a "one-time" tax on billionaires to fund the state's healthcare...

Bessent: The Table Is Set

You know Your Survival Guy is not in the predictions business. But he does pay attention. Take a look at what Treasury Scott Bessent...

Gold Breaches $5,000/Ounce

The price of an ounce of gold has breached $5,000 for the first time ever in early morning trading on Monday, January 26. Action Line:...

Minneapolis Makes it Official: Defunds Police

UPDATE 1.26.26: Over the last few weeks, Americans have watched as well-organized agitators have harassed ICE officers in Minneapolis while they attempt to deport...

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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...

Your Survival Guy’s RAGE Gauge for My Millionaires

Your Survival Guy’s RAGE Gauge is in, and I...

Crowding Out: Economic Domination by Government

You know the government has an interest in almost...

Prop. 40: California’s Billionaire Tax Officially Fails

You read here, the day after the election, that...