Quotes of the Day

Gold is commonly viewed as a hedge against inflation, an alternative to the U.S. dollar, and as a store of value in times of economic or political uncertainty. Over the long term, the relationship is mostly inverse, with a weaker USD generally accompanying a higher gold price, and a stronger USD coming with a lower gold price. Overall, the gold market is significantly smaller than the forex market, so if we were gold traders, we’d sooner keep an eye on what’s happening to the dollar. [2007] - Mark Galant

A special commendation should go to the small cities and towns that are actively promoting themselves to the world. These include towns such as Barrie, Orillia, Hamilton and the Tri-Cities areas of Ontario; Fort Saskatchewan, Grand Prairie, Red Deer and Devon in Alberta; and Abbotsford, Cranbrook and Fort St. John in British Columbia. Although these may or may not be great places in which to invest, these towns have decided that their future is in their hands and they are promoting the influx of investment to their towns. [2009] - Don R. Campbell

The Shy Geisha - the most common sex signal known to womankind. [2006] - Leil Lowndes

A good rule of thumb is to budge 10 percent of total income for property management, but it will depend on the property type and the area you live in. Ask your real estate agent about the correct numbers to budge for your property type and area. Also ask your real estate agent for property manager recommendations. A great agent will have trusted contacts in this area. [2017] - Calum Ross

It takes ten thousand hours of practice to 'master' a skill, whether it be playing the violin or learning a new language. Broken down, that's about forty hours a week for five years. [2009] - Liz Miller