Money 101
Choke Point: Strait of Hormuz Strangled by War
According to various estimates, the Strait of Hormuz is the transit point for between 20 million and 26 million barrels a day of crude...
There’s Nothing Wrong with Making Money Slowly (Part 1)
Originally posted February 9, 2026.
“You know, there’s nothing wrong with making money slowly,” Your Survival Guy said to himself this morning. “But understanding that...
Bessent: Government Not Intervening in Futures Markets
After surging in response to the conflict in Iran, oil prices closed down yesterday at $93.90/barrel for WTI crude. The previous close had been...
Don’t Get Locked Out at the Worst of Times
Originally posted January 5, 2026.
The worst possible time in your life could be the death of your spouse. A surprise loss with no time...
States Diverge on Taxes as Competition Heats Up
Your Survival Guy wants you to live in a place that rewards your hard work with respect and encouragement, not somewhere it is punished...
