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Sunday, February 1, 2009

February Buzz (News)

News items of interest for readers of Honey's Bob Brinker Beehive Buzz.

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The January numbers are in at Bob Brinker.com.

Portfolio I

Value 31 Dec 2008 $171,451
Value 31 Jan 20009 $157,451
Down YTD $ 13,702 (8.0%)

Portfolio II

Value 31 Dec 2008 $143,294
Value 31 Jan 2009 $132,439
Down YTD $ 10,855 (7.6%)

Portfolio III

Value 31 Dec 2008 $163,563
Value 31 Jan 2009 $156,228
Down YTD $ 6,335 (3.9%)

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February 4th at 6:30pm:

Some are recommending High Yield Bond Funds now:

Wednesday, February 04, 2009
High Potential from High Yields
Nicholas Vardy, CIO, Global Guru Capital, LLC

Moneyshow.com


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Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility: Terms and Conditions1

Effective February 6, 2009


Current Terms and Conditions

Facility
The TALF will be a Federal Reserve credit facility authorized under section 13(3) of the Federal Reserve Act. The TALF is intended to make credit available to consumers and small businesses on more favorable terms by facilitating the issuance of asset-backed securities (ABS) and improving the market conditions for ABS more generally.

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York (New York Fed) will make up to $200 billion of loans under the TALF. TALF loans will have a term of three years; will be non-recourse to the borrower; and will be fully secured by eligible ABS. The U.S. Treasury Department will provide $20 billion of credit protection to the Federal Reserve in connection with the TALF, as described below.

Read more terms here: newyorkfed.org

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February 10, 2009: For those who have questions regarding tax forms. Vanguard Group has an article that explains tax forms. ( 1099-B, 1099-DIV, 1099-R, 1099-INT). And find answers to FAQ at Vanguards "Tax Center." You can also check on the status of your tax forms mailings on this page at Vanguard.

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