The Race to Rescue 8,000 Sailors Still Stranded Behind Hormuz
At anchor in the Persian Gulf, Abhijit Chopra found out about the US-Iran peace deal when his phone lit up with messages from family and friends. The captain of…
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Why Poorer Students Earn Less (Even With the Same Degree)
I recently saw this video where Anna Stansbury, an assistant professor at MIT, explains that people who grew up in poverty end up earning less than their more affluent…
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Leverage in the Stock Market
Charlie Munger once said there are 3 ways for a smart person to go broke: liquor, ladies and leverage. It would seem many investors are taking the leverage theory…
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U.S. Property Claim Volume Falls as Severity Poised to Climb, Verisk Q1 2026 Report Shows
Claim assignments dropped nearly 9% year-over-year in Q1, but maturing severity figures could push average losses toward record territory, according to Verisk Property and Restoration Solutions. U.S. property claim…
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Google Loses EU Top Court Fight Over $4.7 Billion Android Fine
Google lost its long-running fight against a €4.1 billion ($4.7 billion) European Union antitrust fine after the bloc’s top judges said regulators were right to punish the U.S. giant…
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Facts + Statistics: Wildfires
Key Facts According to federal data cited by the National Park Service, humans cause about 85 percent of all wildfires yearly in the United States. The Annual 2022 Wildfires Report from…
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America Turns 250, and the Risk Meter Is Still Working
This weekend, America turns 250 years old and that means that everyone will be celebrating in the most American of ways. We are all for the traditional celebrations, but…
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My New Book: Investing in America – Meb Faber Research
What if the greatest investment in history wasn’t a stock… but a country? On July 4th, 2026, America turns 250 years old. To mark it, I’ve written the book…
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Asset Class, Sector, and Global Market Quilts Updated for Q2 2026
The asset class, sector, international, and emerging markets quilts are up to date through Q2 2026. you can find links to the updated versions below: Asset Class Returns Sector…
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Is $5M in Treasury Bills Enough to Be Set for Life?
A few months ago I saw this video of Kevin O’Leary (Mr. Wonderful) arguing that $5M was enough for a lifetime of financial security. On the surface it seems…
