Quotes of the Day

I follow a simple Couch Potato strategy: maintaining 40 percent bonds and 60 percent stocks. [2018] - Andrew Hallam

Many people will write you a testimonial letter if you ask for it. But sometimes they are so busy that they don't get around to it. In this case ofter to write the letter yourself and ask them to type it onto their own letterhead and sign it. It is amazing how many customers will do this if you ask. [2004] - Brian Tracy

The American Diabetes Association recommends that metformin therapy be considered for people who are very obese, individuals younger than 60 years, women who previously had gestational diabetes, and individuals who have A1C levels >=6%. Your health care provider may prescribe metformin along with lifestyle changes. Also, as research continues to find additional medications to halt the progression of prediabetes to type 2 diabetes, you may be prescribed a different medication. [2018] - Joy Bauer

In big cities like Ottawa and Toronto, multi-unit income properties are very hard to come by for under $1 million. However, in many small towns, you can find some for a fraction of the price with actual rents that are not that far off the big-city numbers. Many small towns in Canada are contracting in size and very little money is put into infrastructure. On the other hand, some small towns are still growing, long after their main economic industry changed (e.g. a growing retired population). You have to find a property that's in distress and far from its potential. And then work hard... That's the simple formula. [2021] - Rejean Venne

There are many apartments in the Fairview area in Vancouver where the lease is expiring in about 20-30 years. Most buyers don't want to be spending hundreds of thousands of dollars just to live in the home for 20-30 years. However, many buyers such as seniors may consider these properties. [2015] - Gary Wong