OK, Your Survival Guy’s latest RAGE Gauge is in. Let’s dig into it. What stands out immediately is the decline in gun background checks, my favored proxy for final sales. Americans, no longer flush with government handouts, are not buying guns at the pace they were at this time last year, or even last month for that matter. Does that mean we live in a safer country, a conclusion only a George Soros NYC DA would consider? Hardly. Bad guys will always get their guns. But it tells you something about Americans’ expectations of Joe Biden that they spent so many of their stimulus dollars on arming … [Read more...]
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Americans Know Biden’s to Blame for High Gas Prices
Your Survival Guy received this email from natural gas provider National Grid. And here are some ways National Grid tells Your Survival Guy how to save money. And here is Your Survival Guy’s response to National Grid on how to save money. How about telling the Biden administration that its anti-fossil fuels policies are creating this mess? How about the supply chain issues that are making everything more expensive? How about let’s stop villainizing producers? Why is Biden calling OPEC for help when we’re the Saudi Arabia of natural gas? The ESG agenda is a fee … [Read more...]
President Biden’s Useless Rollout of COVID Rapid Tests
Your Survival Guy received two government issued COVID-19 rapid tests in the mail yesterday, delivered in a huge Amazon truck, and tossed onto my front porch. Before we go any further, let’s think about the brain trust at the White House brainstorming this crazy, waste of money. “Let’s deplete the stores of tests and be heroes by giving them to everyone for free.” What a waste. Of course, like the iPhone, these tests are designed in California and made in China. Here’s some bullet points on the back: If you have symptoms of COVID-19, you can use a single test. (Your Survival Guy: … [Read more...]
The Masters of the Universe Align Themselves with CHINA Using YOUR Money?
BlackRock now manages over $10 trillion in assets. Its funds are among the three largest shareholders in more than 80% of the companies in the S&P 500. In speaking about CEO Larry Fink, David Rubenstein, the co-founder of the private-equity firm Carlyle Group Inc. said, “Treasury Secretaries and finance ministers come and go. They work for someone else who can fire them tomorrow and have to build what others want them to. When you are the CEO of the biggest asset manager, you don’t have to do that.” So when you become THAT BIG, doesn’t life get boring? What’s next? Another jet, or a … [Read more...]
BIDENOMICS: The Disaster that is President Joe Biden
Where do we start? Joe Biden’s been a complete disaster. When you pay people not to work, what do you think happens? The labor participation rate stays where it is because why work when you don’t have to? Meanwhile, “Successful Americans” like you who worked for a living and saved ‘til it hurt are penalized as inflation eats away at your fixed income. What’s the solution, more stocks? Please. Leadership talks about ESG investing like it’s the Holy Grail, taking your money, and pushing high-cost renewable energy on Americans. How long will it last? And not a word about the pollution going on … [Read more...]
Survive and Thrive December 2021: Listen Your Survival Guy is not “Mr. Peanut”
Dear Survivor, Your Survival Guy loves the holidays. But let’s get something out of the way. Your survival food prep should not be considered “free game” for one and all. You’re not running a convenience store; you’re trying to plan for the unexpected. But that’s what it feels like sometimes, like I’m a stock boy. Case in point. Before heading out for a small family celebration on Saturday night, someone asked if “we” have any peanuts, knowing I have a stack of ‘em in the basement. “Do I look like Mr. Peanut?” I thought to myself. “I don’t have any that are easy to get to,” I said, … [Read more...]
GREEN SCAM: Biden Doesn’t Care About the Science
Despite an actual study that says banks will do just fine in the event of climate change, Biden is using the fear of climate change as a tool to force the progressive agenda on banks. The Editorial Board of the Wall Street Journal explains: The Biden Administration recently declared climate change an “emerging and increasing threat to U.S. financial stability.” The regulators must have missed a new New York Federal Reserve Bank staff study, which finds extreme weather may actually benefit banks. The real risk to the U.S. economy and financial stability is regulators, like Mr. Biden’s nominee … [Read more...]
BlackRock Has Two Sets of Rules for China and America
You aren't dreaming. When it seems like BlackRock is pushing a woke "green" message here in America, but then investing in the world's worst environmental miscreant country, China, you're right. That's exactly what's happening. You may remember that time I was forced to agree with George Soros. While BlackRock sells investors its ESG funds with the promise of helping the planet, it's also investing heavily in China with no regard to the environment. Jon Michael Raasch reports at Fox News: A consumer watchdog criticized the largest asset manager in the world, BlackRock, for "going woke" in the … [Read more...]
Timeless Investment Advice and Venison for the Winter
In my conversations with you, you’re telling me about your bow hunting expeditions this season. Yesterday I spoke with two of you about your recent hunts, and you told me you’re good to go for the winter. The freezer’s packed with meat. I guess it should be no surprise the large number of hunters in Your Survival Guy’s network. Like fishing, sometimes getting your catch home can be like The Old Man and the Sea, where one client found himself a long way from his ATV with a Pope and Young size buck. “I’m gonna need some help here,” he thought. Luckily his buddy was there. Mission … [Read more...]
DECEMBER RAGE Gauge: How Will You Protect Your Assets?
OK, my December RAGE Gauge is in, and risk continues to run high. Before we get into the reading, let’s go over a few items that are on my mind. The days of drawing down 4% of your portfolio per year have sailed on, especially while interest rates are nailed to the floor. Instead, a more reasonable draw today is in the 3% range, and even that is up for debate. Try to keep your draw rate as low as possible now, so you’re not forced to reduce it later because of a market correction. Consider where we are in the current environment with stocks. It’s a risky time for retirees and … [Read more...]
BELICHICK BREAKDOWN: What Makes New England Patriots Coach So Good?
This is why Patriots coach Bill Belichick is so good. At Barstool Sports, Jerry Thornton analyzes Belichik's philosophy on sacks, writing: What's more important for a defense, sacks or pressure? BB breaks it down. pic.twitter.com/APDhAUZkn1 — New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 10, 2021 You think you've been following a guy long enough that you understand how he thinks. And in Bill Belichick's case, I do. More or less. But when there are so many gigabytes stored in his vast mental database and his algorithm doesn't reveal more than a few bytes at a time, he can still … [Read more...]
Let’s Go Brandon! And Let’s Go Youngkin!
Happy Friday. What a week. Can’t help but feel excited for America because, as one client puts it, “Americans have been awoken by the woke.” Here’s what’s on your mind. The race for governor in New Jersey isn’t over. This one’s another stinker as votes seem to appear out of nowhere in the dead of night. News flash to Murphy: NJ’s oppressive taxes keep “residents” in Florida for six months and a day, not NJ. They’ve already decided that calling you their governor is bad for business. Let’s go DeSantis. Looking to get away? Zillow has got a house for you. All of a sudden, the “high … [Read more...]
Survive and Thrive November 2021: Joe Biden is Weaponizing Your 401(k) Against You
Dear Survivor, Tired of mandates and government overreach? Want to get away? Well, here’s some news to ruin your 401(k). The Biden administration is pushing its radical agenda through retirement account regulation. In this case, it’s a proposed Labor Department rule that was not heavily reported—shocker. The change is to the Erisa Act, which governs your 401(k), and forces plan sponsors (your company or retirement plan provider) to offer funds focused on ESG—environmental, social, and governance. The Wall Street Journal editors explain the rule here: Asset managers like BlackRock are … [Read more...]
Joe Biden is Weaponizing Your 401(k) Against You
Tired of mandates and government overreach? Want to get away? Well, here’s some news to ruin your 401(k). The Biden administration is pushing its radical agenda through retirement account regulation. In this case, it’s a proposed Labor Department rule that was not heavily reported—shocker. The change is to the Erisa Act, which governs your 401(k), and forces plan sponsors (your company or retirement plan provider) to offer funds focused on ESG—environmental, social, and governance. The Wall Street Journal editors explain the rule here: Asset managers like BlackRock are pushing to create ESG … [Read more...]
BIDENOMICS: Shortages of Gas at Highest Prices Since 2014
In normal markets, when demand drives prices up, suppliers will produce more to meet the demand and take advantage of the higher prices. That's how the oil market is supposed to work. But the Biden administration has taken a number of steps to hamper oil investment, by: telling drillers and producers of oil that they will be bound by ever-more-restrictive climate change rules eliminating pipeline approvals and preventing new drilling on federal lands Those actions have given power back to OPEC, which has no incentive to produce more oil, and even said it won't … [Read more...]
Survive and Thrive October 2021: Time to Get Your Lazy Cash Off the Couch
Dear Survivor, OK, you know how I feel about your lazy cash sitting on its butt on your couch all day long. It’s time to get it up and moving. Time to get it working for you. Because summer’s over and chances are your cash is doing the same thing today as it was on the Fourth of July. Nothing. Not good. Don’t let inertia beat you down. This is your house. But how do you get your cash working when it doesn’t listen to you? Easy. Remember, I’m Your Survival Guy not your “let’s throw some money at this and see how it plays out” guy. Your cash is as precious as ever, even though it drives … [Read more...]
BREAKING: Game Changer for ANNUITIES and Life Insurance
You know it’s no fun getting homework, especially on a Friday. But this is too important to let the weekend go by without thinking about what I’m about to write. Because every now and then, there’s a piece of research or an article that’s a game-changer, like this chart below, showing you the madness in the stock market and probably in your mutual funds and ETFs. But that’s not my focus today because this week, I read one of the most important articles I’ve ever read on annuities and life insurance, two areas Your Survival Guy eschews and treats like rat food, that the article deftly … [Read more...]
I Can’t Believe I’m Agreeing with George Soros, Here’s Why: Part II
You know I'm no fan of George Soros, (especially since he gave $1 million to reelect Gavin Newsom) but when it comes to BlackRock and their meddling in China, he has a point. In a recent op-ed, Soros points out the hypocrisy in BlackRock's promotion of ESG funds here in the United States, and its foray into Chinese investing. He wrote: BlackRock takes its responsibilities for its clients’ money seriously and is a leader in the environmental, social and governance movement. But it appears to misunderstand President Xi Jinping’s China. The firm seems to have taken the statements of Mr. … [Read more...]
I Can’t Believe I’m Agreeing with George Soros, Here’s Why
I can’t believe I’m agreeing with George Soros of all people, but what he writes here is correct (except for the part about ESG investing). What’s incredible to me is George Soros has spent the last years of his life fighting tooth and nail against America. Why the change of heart? Perhaps he’s got some money stuck in China? BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has begun a major initiative in China. On Aug. 30 it launched a set of mutual funds and other investment products for Chinese consumers. The New York-based firm is the first foreign-owned company allowed to do so. The launch … [Read more...]
GREEN MACHINE: Funds Go Green for the Fees
There has been a wave of fund companies rebranding their funds as "green" or ESG in order to generate inflows and to cash in on these investment trends. For them, it's about the fees, not about any lofty goals. Shane Shifflett reports in The Wall Street Journal: Fund companies are rebranding their out-of-fashion investment offerings as green, hoping to grab a portion of the cash pouring into sustainable products. In some cases, the rebranding has been in name only. Last year, companies that manage mutual funds and exchange-traded funds rebranded a record 25 funds as sustainable, according … [Read more...]
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