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We again have reached that time when we start to ponder the year ahead. Of course, we constantly are trying to decipher our "crystal ball," which always seems to be cloudy. But now we try to formulate our thoughts so we can structure our strategy for the next year.Our initial thoughts on 2016 are as scary as our thoughts at…

Four new issues of "baby bond" recently came to market.Among those baby bond issues, which by definition feature debt instruments that have par value of $1,000 or less, only one ranked as investment grade. As usual with bond investments, the issues pay investors interest, which means that all quarterly payments are taxed at ordinary income rates, versus a "qualified" payment…

Date Issued  12/15/2015Shares Issued  2,800,000  Overallotment Shares  420,000S&P Rating  NR   Moodys Rating   NRSecurity Ticker Symbol  MCX    Market Traded ON   NYSEInterest Payment Paid the 30th of January, April, July and October beginning on 04/30/2016Quarlterly Interest   .406   Annual Interest   1.625Securities may be redeemed, at the issuers option, as early as 1/30/2019 for a redemption price of $25/share plus accrued interestDividend Payments are NOT a Qualified Distribution--payments…

Date Issued    12/10/2015Shares Issued  1,220,000   Overallotment Shares   180,000S&P Rating  NR      Moodys Rating  NRSecurity Ticker Symbol   TCRZMarket Traded ON   NYSEInterest Payment Paid on the 30th of March, June, September and December beginning on 03/30/2016Quarterly Interest   .422   Annual Interest   1.688Securities may be redeemed, at the issuers option, as early as 12/30/2018 for a redemption price of $25/share plus accrued…