Monthly Archives: March, 2026

Bessent: Government Not Intervening in Futures Markets

After surging in response to the conflict in Iran, oil prices closed down yesterday at $93.90/barrel for WTI crude. The previous close had been...

Don’t Get Locked Out at the Worst of Times

Originally posted January 5, 2026. The worst possible time in your life could be the death of your spouse. A surprise loss with no time...

States Diverge on Taxes as Competition Heats Up

Your Survival Guy wants you to live in a place that rewards your hard work with respect and encouragement, not somewhere it is punished...

Oil Volatile as U.S. Forces Strike Kharg Island

American forces have attacked Iran's Kharg Island, home to the country's primary export terminal. Centcom announced the attacks via X.com, writing: Last night, U.S. forces...

Blue State Electricity Costs Crimping Affordability

You know already that big blue blob states are raising taxes, but that isn't the only way legislators are raising the cost of living...

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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...