Bryan Perry's Cash Machine: Double-digit Income Investing

Weekly Update: January 26, 2012

The Fed Takes Aim at Economic Weakness

This year has gotten off to a bullish start, with the S&P rallying 5% so far this month following a perfectly flat record for 2011. This week alone, several positive news items bolstered investor confidence, propelling the S&P 500 up to 1,325. Earnings are strong, the EU is showing stronger conviction regarding Greece's debt issues, and the Fed has committed to low inflation and cheap lending rates. The trouble spot is housing and labor sectors that aren't showing enough strength, and that could have partly served as the Fed's catalyst to consider further economic stimulus.

In this week's Cash Machine update, I'll discuss the state of our economic recovery, what the Fed's actions could mean for businesses and investors and look forward to consumer spending in a future with possible rising gas prices. I'll also update you on some positions that are offering great opportunities for entry now. Read

Monthly Issue: January 2012

It's Good to Be Back!

The new year is underway, and as they say, so far… so good. Unexpectedly, investors' attention has turned away from Europe and toward the U.S. economic calendar, which has started the year off strong. There are already a number of positive data points that mark further steps toward a national economic recovery, but let's not get ahead of ourselves. I see several storm clouds looming for 2012, and if we're not prepared, we may just get soaked.

So in this month's Cash Machine issue, I'll talk about the major threats I see coming our way this year and what has to happen to avoid economic disaster. I'll also take an in-depth look at a sector that might just be the Cinderella story investors have been waiting for, and I've got a new recommendation for you that you won't want to miss. Finally, I've got a fresh list of top buys and I'll answer some of your questions in Ask Bryan. Read

Watch List

I'm always looking for new investment opportunities to add to our portfolios. Here's what I'm researching right now and will let you know if any of these companies meet my buy criteria. Be sure to check back often.

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Compare & Contrast

The compare and contrast feature includes a table of guaranteed yields reflecting current yields as a way to compare risk-free investments versus recommendations within the Cash Machine service. Having a handle on what Jumbo Certificates of Deposit, Treasury Bills, Treasury Notes, Ginnie Mae's and Money Markets are paying provides important reference points for investors stepping outside these traditional and ultra-safe investments.

Yields determined as of 01/12/12.
Securities Yield
30-Day Treasury Bill 0.01%
1-Year Treasury Note 0.11%
5-Year Treasury Note 0.82%
10-Year Treasury Note 1.92%
30-Year Treasury Bond 2.97%
Taxable Money Market 0.50%
Tax-Exempt Money Market 0.17%
1-Year Certificate of Deposit 1.08%
5-year Certificate of Deposit 1.79%
SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) 2.00%
The Average Cash Machine Investor 8.43%

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