Did you know that the only investment book on my desk is Graham, Dodd & Cottles’ Security Analysis? This book has been there since I began working in 1963 and is as treasured now as it was then. The guts of investing haven’t changed much through the decades either. Compound interest, value and patience are still the key. In fact many of our highest quality investments have been successful for over 80 years. In this month’s issue, I talk about the importance of dividend yields versus stock buybacks. Also this month you will notice that the Economic Analysis and Mutual Funds Monster Master List have been revised. My goal is to provide you with content that updates more frequently and is easier to read. Make it a good month!

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What’s up for 2007? The year before a presidential election is filled with many empty promises from aspiring candidates, always a plus for the stock market.
The goal of this month’s issue is to help you defeat inertia and take immediate action on your investments. I begin the issue with an overview
of one of the greatest companies in the world and why you should go out and buy it today! This issue is also filled with answers to many of your questions
in my annual Q&A special section.

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This month, I talk about the impact of terrorism on our economy and what that may mean for our economic outlook. The outlook looks great for our gold holdings
and I think you should add to them. There are other commodities that are cheap right now, which I think you should look into. Plus, I have some good ideas
for new money and a new addition to the Common Stocks Monster Master List. Also, since the issue went to print, one of my buy recommendations is no longer
a buy based on our updated charts. Don’t miss this update in the November issue. Make it a good month.

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