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The Chip Shortage Seems Awfully Similar to Another One 80 Years Ago

Written by Adam English
Posted February 17, 2022

The computer chip shortage bears some striking similarities to the rubber shortage in World War II, including how the U.S. is going to get out of it.

Space Mining: From Fiction to Fact

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted February 16, 2022

While there is some money to be made in the space industry, space-mining stocks should be left to our grandchildren. These mining stocks will grow much faster...

Why I'm Not Crying Today

Written by Jimmy Mengel
Posted February 15, 2022

The “Keep America Beautiful” campaign may be the first-ever instance of “greenwashing.” The companies weren’t concerned about the litter or the pollution, though...

Squares, Circles, and the Real Future of Power

Written by Adam English
Posted February 10, 2022

We don’t have to abandon all we’ve built before. We just need to stop trying to force new tech to work for new problems and embrace the right tech we have already.

$100 Oil Is the New Floor

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted February 9, 2022

All the money Fed just printed is not going to simply disappear. It's here to stay. And it's yet to have a whopping effect on oil, food prices, and everything else.

A Bridge Too Far... From Reality

Written by Jimmy Mengel
Posted February 8, 2022

"Throwing Eggs at Jeff Bezos' Superyacht" is one way to take it to the man. But the better way is to invest in a company that could put Blue Origin to shame.

Third Time’s the Charm? An Airship, NASA, and Better Batteries

Written by Adam English
Posted February 3, 2022

“An Airship Named La France” isn't quite the same as “A Streetcar Named Desire,” but let's not hold that against this flow battery breakthrough…

The Life of Brunn

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted February 2, 2022

Gustav Brunn managed to escape Nazi Germany with his life in 1939, but that's just the beginning of his story. What he did after will stand the test of time...

A Chance Encounter With an Investment Legend

Written by Jimmy Mengel
Posted February 1, 2022

Behind the scenes, governments all over the world are scrambling to secure a supply of this resource. Russia just cut exports beginning in December...

The Best 20 Bucks I Ever Lost

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted January 26, 2022

Investing might not be as exciting as gambling, but that's OK. Boring pays. Right now, some of the most boring plays can net you the biggest gains...

Gold's Not Dead

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted January 19, 2022

So 2021 wasn't the best year for gold bugs. But it wasn't the worst. Regardless of gold's performance, however, the demand for physical gold bullion skyrocketed.

Hidden Costs to Honest Deals

Written by Adam English
Posted January 13, 2022

Does this 2,000-year-old story apply to you? Regardless, the lesson it offers is clear and as important as ever.