Doc's note: For decades, America was the greatest military power in the world. But America's dominant role has been in question in recent years.
Marc Chaikin – founder of our corporate affiliate Chaikin Analytics – explains why America is losing the arms race and how the country is trying to catch up...
Senator J. William Fulbright wanted war with Europe.... over a bunch of frozen chicken.
It all started in the late 1950s, when America's agricultural industry was booming. The U.S. had ramped up its production of chicken so much that it was sitting on a surplus of poultry.
It's time to roll up your sleeves...
Each year, millions of Americans use the warmer temperatures as an excuse to throw open their windows and tidy up their homes. According to a 2024 survey by the American Cleaning Institute, 80% of American households participate in spring cleaning each year.
Despite what the headlines say, there is some value in this market.
You just have to look a little harder than the average investor.
A big unknown is about to hit the auto industry – and depending on how it comes out, we could all feel the effects.
Last week, President Donald Trump announced a planned 25% tariff on imported automobiles and automobile components. This tariff is currently set to take effect on Thursday.
Doc's note: Decades ago, most folks couldn't have imagined all the ways we'd be using technology today. When once a computer could take up an entire room, now they can fit in our pocket.
Marc Chaikin – founder of our corporate affiliate Chaikin Analytics – shares how a massive tech leap in 1983 changed the way we shop today...
The first time I met my good friend Jim Ricci, I got him all wrong...
This was several years ago at the prestigious Sonoma County Harvest Fair. Jim's 2005 cabernet sauvignon from Dry Creek Valley was in the running to win the title of best red wine of the year.
Eric began panicking when he forgot his cat's name...
He also couldn't recall his parents' names either. And he couldn't even get a full sentence out.
Folks are worried about a recession... There's no doubt about that.
And a lot of that fear comes from President Donald Trump's trade war.
Are you prepared to live to 150 years old?
According to a study published in 2021, the maximum human life expectancy is somewhere between 120 and 150 years.