Monthly Archives: November, 2026

Your Survival Guy Loves Stories about Quiet Wealth

Your Survival Guy loves stories about guys like Ronald Read, pumping gas like he always did, and as I imagine, without a single customer...

Economists Warn of the Risks of a Wealth Tax

As Californians vote on wealth taxes today, over one hundred economists have signed a letter warning about the dangers of such a policy. In...

Yes, You’ve Met Ronald Read in Richard C. Young’s Intelligence Report

UPDATE 11.3.26: The Ronald Read story is one about quiet money. Read Your Survival Guy's thoughts on quiet money and you, here. UPDATE 11.27.24: The...

Sometimes the Fastest Route Isn’t the Best One

Happy Monday. Your Survival Guy and Gal headed up to Boston on Friday to have dinner with the kids. It’s amazing how available they...

Taxes on the Ballot in 2026

You have read about the upcoming votes on wealth tax propositions in California, and whether or not to repeal the 9.9% millionaires tax in...

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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...