You may have noticed in the news that Haiti is falling apart as a country at the moment, as feral gangs harass and destroy its institutions and people. While you'll often hear in the media about how guns cause chaos, you know that, in fact, it's unchecked evildoers who cause chaos. And you know that in the words of author Robert A. Heinlein, “An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life.” The helplessness Haitians face without arms is an endorsement of the Second Amendment and the right to bear arms for all. James Freeman explains … [Read more...]
SAVE TIL IT HURTS: Beware “Money Dysmorphia”
You may have read the stories of Your Survival Guy's "Save Til It Hurts Hall of Famers," Ronald Read, Geoffrey Holt, and Terry Kahn. These men put frugality and wealth building ahead of ostentatious spending and piled up millions of dollars. Now, CNBC's Jessica Dickler reports on a syndrome that appears to be the opposite of saving til it hurts, "money dysmorphia." In the old days, it was called spending more than you could afford. Today, it's spreading, according to Dickler, and it's especially driven by young adults who see what appears to be wealth on social media and then attempt to "keep … [Read more...]
They’ll Tell You Inflation is “Under Control”
When you hear that inflation is under control, all you need to do is sink your teeth into Your Survival Guy’s food inflation chart to get the real story. You and I know that government knows no limits when it comes to spending your money. It will create dollars out of thin air because it can, and expect you to absorb the devaluation of your own hard earned currency. You and I don’t have the luxury of a printing press in the basement, and we need to live our lives with fiscal responsibility. There’s a word worth repeating. Responsibility. It is up to you to take control of your … [Read more...]
Once Again, the Market Is Surprised by Price Inflation
For the second month in a row, inflation came in above the market's estimates. Bloomberg's Augusta Saraiva reports: Underlying US inflation topped forecasts for a second month in February as prices jumped for used cars, air travel and clothes, reinforcing the Federal Reserve’s cautious approach to cutting interest rates. The so-called core consumer price index, which excludes food and energy costs, increased 0.4% from January, according to government data out Tuesday. From a year ago, it advanced 3.8%. Economists see the core gauge as a better indicator of underlying inflation than … [Read more...]
Keep the Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett
On April 11, the world of music will honor Jimmy Buffett with a star-studded concert at the Hollywood Bowl. The concert will feature Paul McCartney, the Eagles, Jon Bon Jovi, Zac Brown, and many other artists, including Mac McAnally and the Coral Reefer Band. Allison Rapp at UltimateClassicRock.com reports: A concert honoring the late Jimmy Buffett will take place in Los Angeles on April 11, featuring performances by Paul McCartney, Eagles, Jon Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, Jackson Browne and many more. Titled "Keep the Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett," the show will be held at the … [Read more...]
Managing Your 401(k) Can Feel Like Time Standing Still
When Your Survival Guy graduated from Babson College in 1994, I got right to work. Right to work traveling, that is. I hit the road that summer, backpacking through Europe beginning with a trip to a Greek isle to visit a fraternity brother at his family’s summer place. That went so well that when I got home, I decided to be a ski instructor for the winter. Then, finally, I made my parents proud, and I got a “real” job at Fidelity Investments. That was March ’95. What’s the rush? One of my tasks at Fidelity Investments was to jump on the phones when call volume was high. The other part of my … [Read more...]
2024 Constitutional Carry States and Your Freedom Corridor
When you look at my Constitutional Carry Map, you quickly realize that, like a game of Connect Four, your corridor of freedom can be wide open—to travel freely in America—or blocked by big blue blob cities/states. There’s a lot to like with the sea of red states from north to south in some of my favorite parts of America. Then, there’s New England, where if you live in VT/NH/ME, you’re blocked in with no way to win. That’s why I want you to find yourself the freedom you deserve in my Super States. Action Line: Click here to subscribe to my free monthly Survive & Thrive letter. … [Read more...]
Why the Working Class Likes Trump
You might think billionaire New York real estate mogul Donald Trump would be an awkward champion for America's working class, but at The American Conservative, Skyler Adleta, a licensed electrician, explains Trump's appeal. He writes: I don’t really have anything in common with Donald Trump. I’m certain that he and I have not endured the same struggles, or have the same exact family values, or share every civil conviction. To be honest, I find aspects of his personality obnoxious and his frequent divisiveness tactless at times. I’ve also voted for him twice. Thinking back on why I’ve voted … [Read more...]
“My Effin’ Life,” by Geddy Lee of the Band Rush
Your Survival Guy’s been reading “My Effin’ Life,” by Geddy Lee of the band Rush. To understand Lee, one needs to know where he came from: the suburbs of Toronto, Canada, a child of holocaust surviving parents. His father died when Lee was only 12, and as such, Lee knew about loss at a young age. His mother, grief-stricken, made it hard for Lee to realize his own pain from the loss of his dad. When Lee looks back, writing “My Effin’ Life” at age 69, he realizes he, too, was a survivor and not just a quiet kid. He was determined. He had calloused fingers from playing, he was hardened … [Read more...]
South Carolina Becomes America’s 29th Constitutional Carry State
Yesterday, Governor Henry McMaster of South Carolina signed into law a constitutional carry bill. The enactment of the law makes South Carolina the 29th state to protect the rights of residents to carry a firearm. Patrick Phillips and Mary Green report for WCSC News: South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed into law a bill that will allow anyone who can legally own a gun in South Carolina to openly carry without a permit or prior training. McMaster signed the bill, known as Constitutional carry or permitless carry, into law Thursday, a day after the South Carolina Senate passed a … [Read more...]
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