Quotes of the Day

The more you challenge superstars, the more you encourage them to overachieve. But don't forget to compliment them when they meet and exceed your challenge. [2007] - Chet Holmes

For the purpose of determining your OAS benefits, you may be able to add the years you lived in another country - assuming you contributed to its social security system - to the years you've resided in Canada. This is a result of social security agreements Canada has with a number of other countries. [2019] - Eric Tyson

10 places you can find great real estate deals: 1. Craigslist; 2. MLS; 3. Real estate investment groups; 4. Bankers; 5. Local newspapers; 6. Real estate agents; 7. Mortgage brokers; 8. Divorce/estate lawyers; 9. Property managers; 10. Contractors/builders. [2015] - Gary Wong

The AUD, CAD, NZD, and CHF all have solid correlations with gold prices. The AUD/USD, NZD/USD, and USD/CHF currency pairs tend to mirror gold’s movements the closest. The Swiss franc is one of the few major currencies that still adheres to the gold standard. A full 25 percent of Switzerland’s bank issue notes are backed in gold reserves. One interesting incentive to go long the AUD/USD instead of gold is the unique ability of expressing the same view but also being able to earn positive carry. [2009] - Kathy Lien

So often, people sacrifice hope because they fear being let down. The truth is, we can't avoid disappointment or being hurt; it's part of life. It's important to recognize that the sweet spots in life, the truly meaningful moments, may include some disappointments as well as hope. Allowing yourself to face the possibility of disappointment and even embrace the idea of being uncomfortable is a freeing way to live. It stretches your limits and increases your capacity to experience joy and meaning in life. If you allow both hope and disappointment, both fear and excitement, to exist within you, you can embrace the good that comes your way while knowing that you can deal with whatever difficulties arise. [2014] - Shannon Kolakowski