Full Disclosure Finance

By Justin
Naked (uncovered ) puts are a useful way to earn some money with low risk if you intend to purchase the stock anyway and don’t need to get in immediately.
You are “naked” when you sell a put (the put guarantees you will buy X shares on contract at the strike price if exercised) without a corresponding short position [...]

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By Justin
So by now everyone is asking how they can open a TFSA and every financial institution is loving the attention. However, there are some important things to note before opening up your account.  

Some banks charge fees for account transactions while others do not 
It is more than just a “Savings” account
Know the rules regarding [...]

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by Justin
Well, I must admit that I’ve not been making adequate time for FDF lately as a combination of travel and settling in from a move are my best excuses.  A ton has happened since I was last writing about Real Estate comparisons and getting into detail regarding a few stocks.
Most recently, I had an [...]

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It’s been a while since we have posted any articles on this site. Needless to say things have been a bit busy and unfortunately the site has been put on the back burner. There are a few posts in the hopper which should be up in the next couple of days. Sorry for the lack of content…Stay [...]

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By Andrew,
Jeff McLarty from the financial blog Blue Moat was nice enough to write a post on his site answering some of my options related questions that have come about regarding some of the recent posts on this site. Anyone interested in understanding the nitty gritty of options trading should check it out. He explains in [...]

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By Justin
I’m always interested in new equipment that is cost-effective (provide a decent payback period) and better for the environment. Let’s face it, most of us will talk the green stuff until we’re blue in the face but won’t adopt until it actually impacts our pocketbook. There has been plenty of research to [...]

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By Justin
You may have heard about the good news handed down in the recent federal budget by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty regarding a tax-free savings account.
This is good news by the way! Big business was looking for more, but a tax free savings account was long overdue considering the US has had the Roth [...]

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By Justin
Here are magazines I have perused over the years.
My sophisticated, scientific, highly objective rating scale is as follows:
Total Green Light Special: This is a must have, no excuses for missing this one!
Worth every penny: Well said
Comes in Handy: You will find some important info, a little junk.
Rarely Useful: Mostly junk, contains minimal content worth remembering.
Dumb [...]

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The Biggest Internet Scam: Look Out Landlords
While I don’t pretend to be a legendary landlord competing with the likes of……..I can’t really name a famous one………..I do think I have a lot of common sense and a passion for improving my skills.
After posting an ad on craigslist for my rental property in November, I received [...]

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By Justin 
I am always curious whether people really know what their strengths and weaknesses are.  I’m sure most people do, but there are a few that highlight the importance of knowing them.
The thought first occurred to me as I was watching an episode of Restaurant Makeover. The restaurant had been losing money since it opened [...]

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