Monthly Archives: May, 2026
Will California Tax Itself to Penury?
In Reason magazine, Veronique De Rugy examines California's proposed tax on wealth and warns that it could make the state poorer. She writes:
Proponents claim...
Survival Guy: An All-Weather Balanced Portfolio
Originally posted on July 3, 2025.
You know Your Survival Guy’s been stuck in the fog plenty of times. That’s boating. And as I write...
“Affiliated:” Private Equity Is the Next Big Thing Coming for YOU: Part XVII
Insurance companies are a dumping ground for private investments, especially those that are “affiliated” with or owned by private equity firms.
“There are risks to...
Mamdani Springs the Trap on Landlords
New York City landlords are waking up to a nightmare scenario. Mayor Zohran Mamdani explained in a recent speech that he plans to "remove...
Just How Much Fraud Is There?
The Trump administration has admirably initiated a "Full-Scale War on Fraud." It's not controversial that the government should root out and eliminate fraud in...