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Hello fellow digital gold enthusiasts and supports of gold & silver sound money. I just wanted to let you know that the latest edition of the Digital Gold Currency Magazine (DGC Magazine) is out - specifically the January 2009 edition. To get your free copy click on the image link below:

Happy reading!

Cheers,
Alan
http://alansmoneyblog.com

Hello fellow Canadians. I came across a very interesting and informative article written by Fred Langan, host of Newsworld Business News. It talks about Canada’s tax-free savings accounts and offers some valuable tips and info which you may be interesting in knowing.

Here is a brief excerpt from the post:

A tax-free savings account (TFSA) is a new wrinkle for savers, and most tax advisers — though not all — say putting money into a tax-free savings account is a no-brainer for people who can afford to save.

Starting in 2009, any resident of Canada over the age of 18 can put up to $5,000 a year into a tax-free savings account. That amount will be indexed to inflation, so it will grow in future years.

A TFSA has some of the features of a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) — income earned inside a TFSA is not taxable, although you won’t get a tax refund for the amount invested the way you would for an RRSP contribution. Tax-free savings accounts also have few of the drawbacks, since the money can be taken out tax-free at any time.

“Opening a tax-free savings account (TFSA) can offer you and your family the opportunity to earn a significant amount of investment income tax-free,” says a KPMG Canada note to its clients. “Though your contributions to this new type of tax-assisted savings account will not be tax-deductible, the investment income and capital gains earned on investments in the account will be tax-free. You’ll be able to withdraw this income and your contributions to your TFSA at any time without tax consequences.”

To read the rest of this article please see the link below:

http://www.cbc.ca/money/story/2008/12/22/f-langan-tfsa.html

Happy reading.

Cheers,

Alan
http://alansmoneyblog.com

As another year draws to a close, there are some important transitions ahead of us.  Not just transitions to a new administration, but also economically, politically and culturally.

Many hoped that the changes would signify overwhelming positive steps for our country, and that we would enter a new era, as promised during the campaign.  I would like for this to be true, but based on the continuity so far, I would not be surprised to see America stay on the same course of failed monetary and economic policies.  The course has been set for several decades, and in reality there is little the new administration could do to fix things without actually making them worse.  But I expect them to try.  The only real solutions involve allowing the market to liquidate the debt and malinvestment.  The political reality is that this is not going to happen.

Through the coming months and years, our nation will find itself at many crossroads, as all manner of socialist, corporatist, protectionist and nationalist initiatives will be thrown at the economy to see if anything will reflate it.  Some of these so-called fixes will be enacted amidst much outcry, as with the $700 billion TARP bailout, which the public was right to oppose.  About half of that money is gone without a trace, with no accountability, and the economy is no better off for it.  Others, such as the proposed new $800 billion plus economic stimulus the new administration is already clamoring for, might have limited public support, as many will find the prospect of receiving a government check a little too tempting to object to.  After all, Wall Street got a bailout.  What about the little guy?  Everything will be attempted by government in the short run to remedy the worsening situation – everything, that is, but freedom.  Therefore everything attempted will fail.  Unfortunately, government will continue to consolidate and abuse power at an accelerated pace.  Government will get bigger, in the short term, and as monetary policy goes from irresponsible to absurd, I have every expectation that we will soon shift from some prices falling to an inflationary nightmare.

But there is hope.  As all these attempts fail, more people will demand freedom, and see that it is the only way.  Government can only get so big before the country goes broke. 

It is regrettable that we keep forgetting what history has shown over and over to be true, because truly, it is a hard and destructive lesson to keep learning.  Perhaps it is just something that every generation has to learn for itself.  The political and cultural changes that come from these economic transitions will be key to the direction and quality of life for future generations.  But I am hopeful because of the strength of the American people and the increased number of voices recognizing that liberty really is the only way to peace and prosperity.

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Greeting fellow Canadian investors. I came across an interesting GIC (Guaranteed Investment Certificate) offered by TD Canada Trust - one of Canada’s largest banks - and I thought I’d share it with you. This GIC is what they call a “stepper” GIC, which means that the interest rate increases each year of the term. With this particular GIC offering the interest rate will rise in the 5′th year to 8% - a very good return considering that at the moment the average return is around 2.50%. I very much doubt that by the 5′th year interest rates will rise to the 8% mark.

This investment features a 5-year term with an annual interest rate that increases on each anniversary date. You also have the option of redeeming all or a portion of your investment on each anniversary date of the purchase of your GIC. Interest is compounded annually and paid at maturity or on redemption. You can own this GIC in a Registered (RRSP), Tax Free Savings Account, or Non-Registered account - it’s up to you.

Here are the purchase minimums:

Non–registered and Registered (TFSA) $1,000 Compounded annually and paid at maturity
Registered (RSP, RESP, RIF) $500 Compounded annually and paid at maturity

Cashability:

* On each anniversary date in full or in part. Interest paid on redemption.
* Minimum withdrawal of $1,000 for non-registered and $500 for Registered, while maintaining at least the minimum investment balance.

Also I’d advise you to look into “laddering” your GIC investments. This proven method of investing (also known as a laddering strategy) can help you reduce the risk of interest rate fluctuations and increase your portfolio’s overall return. It is often difficult to predict future interest rate trends, but laddering maturities provides a strategy for maximizing return while minimizing risk.

For more details hop on over to the TD Canada Trust GIC selection page:

http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/GICs/index.jsp

That does it for this post. I wish you all happy and profitable investing!

Cheers,
Alan
http://alansmoneyblog.com

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Do you have your trading plan together for 2009 yet?

If so, GOOD. If not, why not? Now’s the time to get prepared for
what could be one of the best times in many years to spot
countless profit protential… again & again…

-ESPECIALLY in the Forex markets.

That’s not ‘marketin g mumbo jumbo’… it’s certain that the
global markets and economic turmoil are creating huge volatility
in the Forex markets right now, and will likely continue to do
so in the foreseeable future…

-and that’s why I believe it just “makes sense” to include at
least one good Forex method as part of your “trading arsenal”
for 2009.

—————
COURTESY NOTICE <– Only 12 hours left to “get in”
—————

If you’re considering 30+ year trader Bill Poulos’s brand new
Forex Income Engine home study course, this is a final courtesy
notice to remind you that the “second chance” offer that opened
up a few days ago EXPIRES TONIGHT, Thursday, January 1st, at
11:59pm Eastern (New York time).

He’s only releasing a few more copies — see if you can get in
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Remember, the Forex Income Engine allows you to:

* Triple your profit potential by simultaneously looking at the
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* Get started quickly and place your first trade with as little
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* Trade in as little as 20 minutes, or all day long, by
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* Enjoy frequent and fast trades from start to finish by quickly
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* Practically “rub out” account-crippling losses by using simple
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* Become an independent trader and stop relying on so-called
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Join Bill’s “charter students” here:

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Regardless of what you decide to do, I hope you have a GREAT New
Year and I hope that you achieve all the goals you set! It’s
going to be a great 2009!

Good Trading,
Alan

Hello everybody. I wanted to take a bit of time off from my holiday festivities to wish you all a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

I wish you all happiness and prosperity in 2009!!!

Cheers!

Alan
http://alansmoneyblog.com

Hi dear future Forex trader,

Alan here with a quick
courtesy reminder…

At 11:59pm Eastern time TOMORROW, January 1st, the step-by-
step trading course that’s turning the Forex community on
its ear is being PULLED FROM THE MARKET.

That’s right - you only have 24 hours (or less) to get your
hands on the Forex Income Engine as part of the ’second
chance’ offer.

And depending on when you read this message, it may already
be too late.

See if any copies are remaining here:

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Just a few weeks ago the doors opened for a rare glimpse
into what could quite possibly be the turning point you’ve
been looking for in your Forex trading. The only way to know
is if you act quickly enough to join the group of charter
traders who are already on board…

-there’s only room for a small handful more.

(Will you join this select group of smart traders that will
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Remember, this step-by-step home study course is a multi-
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Good Trading,
Alan

p.s. If you see a “sold out” message when you get to that page,
please put your name on the waiting list. If the developer
decides to ever offer this course again, you may be among the
first to be contacted. However, it may be 4, 5, 6 months or more
before this happens.

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