Quotes of the Day

Borrowing to invest in stable, positive-cash-flowing real estate or even high-quality blue-chip dividend-paying stocks, when well executed, is the lowest risk measure you can take to dramatically improve your retirement standard of living and prospects. Dividend-producing stocks and other investment returns are nowhere near as carved-in-stone as real estate's are. You have a high degree of control over a private real estate investment, whereas you have no control over a stock investment. [2017] - Calum Ross

There is probably a very small percentage of the population that can get 6 hours of sleep or slightly less over a relatively prolonged period of time and can maintain their performance, but performance deterioration will occur. Scientific studies have established that if an adult sleeps well, usually 6-7 hours will suffice. For adults over the age of 65, as little as 5 hours could be appropriate. [2017] - W. Chris Winter

The Six Basic Fears: 1. The fear of poverty. 2. The fear of criticism. 3. The fear of ill health. 4. The fear of loss of love of someone. 5. The fear of old age. 6. The fear of death. [1937] - Napoleon Hill

Balanced Plate: 1. Cover half your plate with nonstarchy vegetables 2. Cover about 25 percent of your plate with lean protein, including some plant sources 3. Cover the remaining 25 percent of your plate with a healthy starch choice, such as a whole grain or starchy vegetable 4. Include a dab of healthy fat to enhance the flavor and add healthful nutrients [2013] - Hillary Wright

In order to separate things in life and make sure I'm saving money for my next investment, I have many different bank accounts. I have an account for each of my properties which allow me to see expenses on each separately, pay bills separately, and pay maintenance fees and collect rent on each. My accounts include house savings account (for my next property), current home mortgage account, tax account, spending account, retirement savings account, property accounts (they are all separated to watch the income and expenses) and Chanel purse account (which is what I call my fun reward account - this account gets the least amount of money and only if there is a residue in income). [2021] - Shazia Virani