Monthly Archives: August 2011

FAM Value Fund: Time-Tested

Posted on August 18, 2011 by

2012 will mark the FAM Value Fund’s 25th Anniversary! It was launched in 1987 – a year of many interesting events. They included: Beatles albums were first released on compact discs. Microsoft released Windows 2.0. “Bobro 400,” a barge carrying … Continue reading →

Posted in Fenimore's Value Investing

Market Commentary

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

With the markets down rather significantly the first week in August, we want to reassure you that we are on high alert and continue to mind the proverbial store. The hours of time spent researching companies, meeting management teams face-to-face, … Continue reading →

Posted in Market Commentary

Possible Tax Consequences of IRA Withdrawal

Posted on August 5, 2011 by

By Peter Sweetser There are several items to consider before taking a distribution from a tax-deferred account such as a Traditional or Roth IRA. First, a Traditional (“deductible”) IRA withdrawal is considered ordinary income. Typically, the entire distribution is taxed … Continue reading →

Posted in Retirement