Cannon safes use to be made in Pico Rivera, CA, I believe. Its been a while. I use to drive by their shops on the way home from work sometimes depending on traffic. All the tariffs do is keep enabling a high cost of living in this country. Sure they like tariffs. Because they can now compete when Chinese safes have a 55% tariff. As was stated in the article. I don't know if that is anything to brag about. It just keeps fueling a vicious circle of increasing costs and inflation. Trump has said we should do our patriotic part and buy American and be happy to pay the tariffs. It supports American business. Where was the patriotism from the last 8 Presidents since Jimmy Carter when outsourcing began in earnest. We needed a department of outsourcing to review all corporate outsourcing to see if it helped the United States, hurt it or had no effect. Back when just about everything we bought was American made in the 1970s and earlier wages and prices were more imbalance. Outsourcing contributed to the wage disparity we have now.
It is always interesting to read your perspective, Jane. It is always thought-provoking. It remains to be seen, however, what the end result will be regarding tariffs. I think we have another 6-9 months before we see any effect. Keep up the good work.
Perhaps the same reason people buy firearms. Security. Uncertain times. Better than putting your money in Chase as it pursues the high-risk private credit markets????
Wouldn’t it be nice if they just stuck to perfecting the art of keeping the accounts of their depositors safe?
Don’t know how wide spread the problem is, but in our household alone: two fraud access events this year: end of Jan: fake check for 10k; then a few weeks ago, back to back ACH transfers out, 30k and 10k. To their credit, they were quick restoring balances, but such things shouldn’t be able to occur to begin with. If apparent ease of unauthorized system access is now a quiet norm, might be a good time everyone consider buying a safe and perhaps stock in the companies that make them?
PSA: Check every acc type, including savings, for expected balances and signs of fraud activity -often- .. seems if 60 days lapse before a loss is noticed and reported, victim is screwed. Elderly at a particular risk.
I bought an antique coffee maker (c.1875) on eBay from a dealer in Scotland. This was before the tariffs were announced. But, it took a while to get tome (it was stuck in customs clearance for 10 days). And just a few days ago, I got a bill from FedEx for $187 to cover the tariff. Not complaining... just sharing.
Thanx Jane for the picture. It is a subtle reminder there’s too much pork in Congress’ budget.
Cannon safes use to be made in Pico Rivera, CA, I believe. Its been a while. I use to drive by their shops on the way home from work sometimes depending on traffic. All the tariffs do is keep enabling a high cost of living in this country. Sure they like tariffs. Because they can now compete when Chinese safes have a 55% tariff. As was stated in the article. I don't know if that is anything to brag about. It just keeps fueling a vicious circle of increasing costs and inflation. Trump has said we should do our patriotic part and buy American and be happy to pay the tariffs. It supports American business. Where was the patriotism from the last 8 Presidents since Jimmy Carter when outsourcing began in earnest. We needed a department of outsourcing to review all corporate outsourcing to see if it helped the United States, hurt it or had no effect. Back when just about everything we bought was American made in the 1970s and earlier wages and prices were more imbalance. Outsourcing contributed to the wage disparity we have now.
Bear video, apron, Jane and kitchen counter devoid of a single appliance. I'm happy.
My secret it out.
Yum bacon 🥓 😃
It is always interesting to read your perspective, Jane. It is always thought-provoking. It remains to be seen, however, what the end result will be regarding tariffs. I think we have another 6-9 months before we see any effect. Keep up the good work.
Agreed, and thank you!
where can I buy Jane’s Bacon 🥓? 🤔
Wow - late breaking news flash. Thanks for keeping us alert and aware of your interesting selection of topics. Next!
I’ve had to change the opening graph of this blog five times in the last three days. I finally just hit “publish.”
Why are so many people buying personal safes?
Related perhaps: What the hell is going on under the rug at Chase?
Perhaps the same reason people buy firearms. Security. Uncertain times. Better than putting your money in Chase as it pursues the high-risk private credit markets????
Wouldn’t it be nice if they just stuck to perfecting the art of keeping the accounts of their depositors safe?
Don’t know how wide spread the problem is, but in our household alone: two fraud access events this year: end of Jan: fake check for 10k; then a few weeks ago, back to back ACH transfers out, 30k and 10k. To their credit, they were quick restoring balances, but such things shouldn’t be able to occur to begin with. If apparent ease of unauthorized system access is now a quiet norm, might be a good time everyone consider buying a safe and perhaps stock in the companies that make them?
PSA: Check every acc type, including savings, for expected balances and signs of fraud activity -often- .. seems if 60 days lapse before a loss is noticed and reported, victim is screwed. Elderly at a particular risk.
Added to our todo: Costco: safe..
Oh wow. Wow.
Loved the bear video!
I bought an antique coffee maker (c.1875) on eBay from a dealer in Scotland. This was before the tariffs were announced. But, it took a while to get tome (it was stuck in customs clearance for 10 days). And just a few days ago, I got a bill from FedEx for $187 to cover the tariff. Not complaining... just sharing.
I’d like to see that coffee maker…