Quotes of the Day

Postural exercises such as yoga, Pilates, Egoscues, Alexander technique and martial arts are about avoiding pain and injury as much as helping you feel good. Attractive men and women have good posture. [2009] - Liz Miller

A pouch at the upper end of the esophagus is called a Zenker's diverticulum; and at the bottom of the esophagus, a distal esophageal diverticulum. Zenker's are far more frequently the cause of symptoms, including bringing up undigested food into the throat (especially when lying down) and chronic cough. Diagnosis is by endoscopy or barium swallow/esophagogram. [2014] - Jamie Koufman

There are occasions when it's appropriate to reconsider your asset allocation. An investor who started in her 30s with a portfolio that was 70% equities might want to dial back to 50% as she approaches retirement. Another reason for making changes to your asset allocation is a major life event; for example, if you inherit a large sum of money, you may want to lower your risk level to protect your new wealth rather than aggressively trying to grow it. [2021] - Dan Bortolotti

There are several professional designations for property appraisers in Canada. The most common national designations are AACI (Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute) and CRA (Canadian Residential Appraiser), both awarded by the Appraisal Institute of Canada. [2006] - Douglas Gray

The important thing is that we keep moving when we know it's the right move. Not many that I know of provide the appreciation that real estate does. And you don't have to pay taxes on it if it's your primary residence. When you take a line of credit, if you position if properly, there is an option to pay only the interest portion. If you are looking at a property in a high demand area and feel the prices will go up, you could buy now on your line of credit and pay the line of credit off as you are able. The appreciation on the property will likely increase more than your monthly interest payments. [2021] - Shazia Virani