Monthly Archives: July, 2026

There’s Saving, and Saving Til It Hurts

You have read the stories of some incredible savers here. Ronald Read, Geoffrey Holt, and Terry Kahn are all in Your Survival Guy's Save...

Putting Some Power Away in the Pantry: Part 5

You don't need anyone to tell you that power prices are climbing. The average retail residential price of electricity in the United States has...

Going to Paris? Spending Your Money Somewhat Foolishly

Originally posted on April 17, 2026. Are you going to Paris? If so, congratulations. Because when it comes to spending money, Your Survival Guy highly...

Preparing for Independence Day

I hope you are getting together with family and friends this holiday weekend. I’m sure there will be plenty to talk about. If you...

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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

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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

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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...