Quotes of the Day

Volunteering with an organization that interests you is a great way to meet others and boost your social fitness. Focusing the limelight on the goals of the organization and/or the lives of others may reduce your self-consciousness. An added bonus: Besides meeting others who share a common goal, studies show that the altruism you feel by being actively involved with a charitable organization may boost you immune system and promote longevity. [2004] - Bonnie Jacobson

Limit to 2-3 servings of grains per week, and stick to whole-grain varieties that have been fermented, sprouted, or soaked, such as barley, brown/black rice, buckwheat, oatmeal, millet, sourdough, sprouted bread, or dark rye bread. [2018] - Steven Lin

Some of the low-cost travel medical insurance providers include Canadian Automobile Association (www.caa.ca), Ingle International (www.ingleinternational.com) and travelcuts (www.travelcuts.com). [2019] - Eric Tyson

The key is to find a market where rents are sufficiently strong while at the same time having a low-enough purchase price. There is a sweet spot to be found in the outlying areas of most major centres. Keep in mind though that outlying areas tend to have less diversified economic bases than major cities, so while the cash flow may be greater, it may not be as stable. You would be very hard pressed to find a property with such strong cash flows in major cities, but you can still find positive cash flow. Finding great cash-flowing deals can take a bit of time. You have to do the research and be patient for the right deal, and you will need a few connections, but it can be done. Working with a world-class real estate agent makes searching and negotiating far easier. [2017] - Calum Ross

If you don't own a car, rent out your parking place at your condo (just make sure you aren't breaking any rules). [2017] - Sean Cooper