Quotes of the Day

It's important to eat organic meats from animals that fed on plants in natural environments (like pasture-raised chickens, cows, and pigs). [2018] - Steven Lin

There is a lot of truth to the statement that the first million is the hardest. [2000] - Robert T. Kiyosaki

In order to receive CPP or QPP disability benefits, you generally must have paid into the CPP or QPP for at least four of the six years leading up to the point at which you became disabled. Your disability must be severe, which means it prevents you from doing not only your former job but also any job on a regular basis, in order to qualify. The disability must also be prolonged, meaning it's expected to last at least a year or be likely to result in death. CPP/QPP disability payments are quite low because they're intended to provide only for the basic, subsistence-level living expenses. [2019] - Eric Tyson

Real estate commissions are negotiable based on various factors, including the services provided. The traditional rule of thumb is 5% on the first $200,000 and 2.5% thereafter for an exclusive listing, and 7% on the first $200,000 and 2.5% thereafter for a multiple listing (MLS). [2006] - Douglas Gray

Property management fees differ depending on the size of the property and its location, usually ranging between 8% and 12% of the monthly rent, with 10% being the most common for single-family and small multifamily properties. Also, management companies have a "placement" fee that is typically equal to one-half of the first month's rent (or even the entire first month's rent) upon a lease signing. Some management companies also charge a "renewal fee" each year when the tenant renews their lease, but this is not as common. [2015] - Brandon Turner