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With this email, we're launching a periodic digest of news and announcements that we hope you'll find useful.  As always, don't hesitate to give us a call if you have any questions.

Media Matters
Dave was quoted in the Wall Street Journal on January 20 ("How to Survive the 2009 Boom in Money Books") and made the WSJ again this Friday ("Right Forecast by Schiff, Wrong Plan?").  He was also quoted on NPR last week ("How to Rescue Your Nest Egg").  Elissa and Dave were both quoted in a special Wall Street Journal Financial Planning Supplement
back in October and a copy is now available on our website. A comprehensive list of media references can also be found on the website.

How to Get Help

We've updated the client page on our website (http://www.yebu.com/portal.htm) with a list of who does what and who you should contact for help with various issues.  Contact numbers and email links are available from that page as well. 

 

You can also find staff biographies and pictures on the website (http://www.yebu.com/staff.htm) if you're curious.

Tax Reports and 1099s

Your year-end tax reports have been posted to your Private Page. They can be found in the "portfolio" section. 

 

Schwab 1099s

Recent federal legislation has extended the deadline for brokerage firms to mail Form 1099 from January 31 to February 15. This means that you will receive year-end tax information two weeks later this year.

 

This change may help to reduce the need to file corrected 1099s. Typically, if an issuer, such as a fund company, sends Schwab revised year-end tax information, they do so after Schwab has already mailed out 1099s. In some cases, this resulted in the need to prepare and file an amended tax return. The two-week extension may help to alleviate this problem.

Identity Theft and LifeLock

As you know, Yeske Buie is committed to the protection and privacy of your financial information.  In order to help you better protect your financial information, we’ve taken a few steps.  First, we’ve posted an article on our website ("Guarding Against Identity Theft") on how to protect yourself from identity theft.   Second, we’ve negotiated a discount for you, your family members and your friends to enroll in the LifeLock® service.  We've posted a complete description of the LifeLock system on our website (About LifeLock®). You should also feel free to contact Marcia by phone (1-800-772-1887) or email (marcia@yebu.com) if you have any additional questions about how to sign up.

 

Use Promotion Code: YESKEBUIEEMP when you enroll online, to obtain your discount.