Quotes of the Day

Take things beyond the broadband and meet up after six messages total. After you're written three emails to your match, it's time to get offline--any more, and you risk creating an entirely Web-based relationship. Write her a normal, conversational email, and end with a statement about meeting up. Then ask when works best for her. [2013] - Laurie Davis

The offer usually has a time limit for acceptance. Set a deadline that forces the seller to comp up with a decision. In most cases, that's just one day, 24 hours, or less. From the buyer's perspective, setting a deadline may be the best way to get the seller to act. Either the seller will outright accept the offer, reject the offer, or make a counteroffer. In my experience, most often the counteroffer is the result. [2006] - Robert Irwin

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

Most variable annuities are way overpriced, carry nasty penalties for early withdrawal, and prove to be lousy investments. The same is true for many life insurance products other than simple term life. As a rule, it's best to keep your investment products apart from your insurance products. And never buy an annuity unless you are absolutely sure you know what you are buying. [2013] - Russell Wild

The secret to making someone think they're in love with you is to occupy their thoughts. [2005] - Neil Strauss