You know that the World Economic Forum has a record of destruction. Its Great Reset agenda has destroyed wealth around the world. In fact, one initiative highlighted by the forum suggested that in the future, people will own nothing and be happy about it. But tell that to retirees. Millions of retirees are living happily because of the wealth they own. Through their hard work, saving, preservation of capital, and successful investment, these Americans have built enough wealth to sustain them through their retirement years. The ownership of wealth is the easiest way for people to avoid … [Read more...]
Jewel of the North
You know Your Survival Guy loves New Hampshire. Besides spending a lot of time in the Granite State, New Hampshire topped my 2022 list of Super States. Though Your Survival Guy spends most of his time in the White Mountains, New Hampshire's south is endowed with one of America's "best-run cities" in Nashua. According to WalletHub, Nashua is America's fourth best-run city. Adama McCann writes for WalletHub: The past year has been a true test of the effectiveness of local leadership. City leaders have had to facilitate the transition from the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic back to a state much … [Read more...]
New Hampshire Is Open for Business!
Visitors are flocking to New Hampshire this fall for the foliage and festivities. WBAL reports: Fall time activities were in full swing in New England over the weekend. Like every year, the fall foliage is drawing people from all over the world into New Hampshire. The annual pilgrimage to see the awesome autumn colors is proving so popular this year that some people say they're getting stuck in leaf-peeping traffic jams. Photos from Franconia Notch on Sunday showed vivid foliage, but also bumper-to-bumper traffic. At Mack's Apples in Londonderry, New Hampshire, apple picking, pumpkin … [Read more...]
These 10 States Are Fighting for Your Liberty Retirement
You know that Your Survival Guy wants you to live a Liberty Retirement. That means paying the fewest of your hard-earned retirement dollars possible to a government that wants to spend them on politicians' pet projects. In 2022, ten states have worked to lower the burden on retirees. Jackson Brainerd of the NCSL lists their actions: Alabama (H 162): Up to $6,000 of taxable retirement income is exempt from state income tax. Connecticut (H 5506): Exempt pension and annuity earnings from the state income tax. Georgia (H 1437): Increased retirement income exclusion. Iowa (H 2317): … [Read more...]
Is the Pledge of Allegiance Too Religious for School?
A school board in North Dakota has ended its tradition of reciting the Pledge of Allegiance before meetings because of the words "under God," in the pledge. The Blaze's Paul Sacca reports: On Tuesday, the Fargo School Board voted 7-2 to stop reciting the Pledge of Allegiance before every meeting. North Dakota newspaper Inforum reported that a school board member nixed the Pledge of Allegiance because it didn't align with the district's diversity, equity, and inclusion values. Some of the school board members contended that the words "under God" were excluding many people. Fargo School … [Read more...]
Common Sense Conservative Values for Main Street America
The pumping heartbeat of the American economy is its small businesses on Main Streets in cities and towns across the country. These are the job creators, the generational wealth builders, and the places where communities are born. One way you can celebrate that culture and support its conservation is by reading The American Conservative magazine, a publication that brings you common-sense conservative values for Main Street America. Take a look at the recent July/August 2022 cover below, and Your Survival Guy's inside back-cover ad. … [Read more...]
Americans Are Fleeing Cities for Land, Low Taxes, and This…
Americans are fleeing to the Super States, where taxes are low, and the cost of living is also lower. But money isn’t the only motivation. Americans want peace and freedom too. The big blue blob cities have proven over the last two years that they do not care about Americans’ safety. They prefer to empower criminals and defund the police rather than protect the weak and vulnerable. And when you try to protect yourself, they ban your guns. And when COVID hit, their only solution was job-killing draconian lockdowns. Govs. Ron DeSantis and Kristi Noem showed them an alternative path, but they … [Read more...]
Is This America’s Best Two State Combo for Snowbirds?
Recently a reader friend, who has noticed Your Survival Guy encouraging Americans to find their place in one of the country’s Super States, sent this email discussing his own living plan, which includes a top tier duo. He writes: EJ, I’m personally not advocating for the masses moving to our state, but thought that this might be of interest. We’ve been enjoying Florida winters and New Hampshire summers for almost 10 years. Works well for us! Regards, D The combination of New Hampshire and Florida, from a tax perspective, could be America’s best for Snowbirds looking to enjoy … [Read more...]
SAVE UNTIL IT HURTS: Retirement Is Earned One Penny at a Time
Not everyone gets to retire. If you want to spend your golden years enjoying travel or your favorite hobbies, or simply sitting by the beach, you need to save until it hurts now. Despite soaring stock markets and savings rates that are the highest in years, the number of American workers who are 75-years old and older is set to increase 96.5% over the next ten years because so many can't afford to retire. The Guardian reports: Maria Rios, 75, has worked as a food prep worker with contractor HMS Host at Phoenix Sky Harbor international airport for 17 years, where she makes $14.50 an hour. Her … [Read more...]
This State Could Climb Your Survival Guy’s Super State Rankings Fast
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper (D), has compromised with Republicans on tax cuts for the state's corporations and individuals in an attempt to avoid the wave of anti-Democratic sentiment that plagued former VA Governor Terry McAuliffe in his race to retake his old position. The problem for Cooper is, it's probably too little, too late. North Carolinians know Cooper is part of the problem, not part of the solution. They want to live in one of Your Survival Guy's Super States, just not with him in charge. The Editorial Board of The Wall Street Journal discusses Cooper's actions, … [Read more...]