Random Bond and TFSA Thoughts

This week a new pair of interesting topics arose in the world of Financial Blogs, the changes that the government has passed to fix some loopholes in the TFSA program and a few bloggers pointing out that Bond Mutual Funds may seem “safe” right now, but if interest rates rise these funds are not as “safe” as you might think they are.

My Thoughts on Bond and TFSA

• Random Thoughs on Liars talks about those dirty liars out there.
• The Sweater by Roch Carrier a great short from the NFB.
• CPI: How Many Negatives Make it Deflation? September 2009 no one really knows.
• Sometimes The Problem Changes better know what you are working on.
• Rates Don’t Rise and won’t for many years.

Bond and TFSA?

The proposed TFSA changes can be found on the Department of Finance web page and it outlines what and why will be changed in the system itself.

• Michael James points out why some of these changes are put in place with TFSA Changes Likely to Help Investors but he also comments on Bond Mutual funds in The Future of Bonds that you should read as well.
• The Canadian Capitalist also comments on the TFSA changes and also wants to know Why Ban Swap Transactions in TFSA Accounts ?
• Million Dollar Journey commented on the Proposed TFSA Changes, pointing out it most likely won’t affect (effect?) John Q. Public.
• Gail Vaz-Oxlade did a Retirement Rant that is both entertaining and informative. I dare you to tell her why you aren’t saving, I dare you!
• Preet, who is looking for Folks to Be on the W Network With Him puts to rest some misconceptions about ETFs in ETF Does Not Mean Index well worth a read.

Read over these posts, very useful stuff for investors!