Monthly Archives: July, 2026

Putting Some Power Away in the Pantry: Part 4

You may remember back in 2021 when Texas suffered a terrible power outage after renewable power systems in the state weren't able to keep...

Will Underwhelming Jobs Report Alter Warsh’s Course?

The non-farm payroll report that was released today showed a lower-than-expected number of new jobs created, only 57 thousand. Analysts polled by Bloomberg had...

Survive and Thrive June 2026: Risk

Dear Survivor, Risk, it means different things to different people. If you value your family. If you value keeping your family safe and properly sheltered,...

“Honey, I Think It’s Time I Retire:” Part 8

When the song “Down the Road” (the Kenny Chesney version featuring Mac McAnally, the song's writer) came on last night while Your Survival Guy...

“It’s My Job” Key West’s Farewell to Jimmy Buffett

UPDATE 7.1.26: After hearing Kenny Chesney's and Mac McAnally's "Down the Road" this week, I thought back to one great night a couple of...

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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...