Quotes of the Day

Experienced salespeople present one feature or benefit and then ask for feedback. They make sure that they understand what the customer is thinking at each state of the sales presentation. [2004] - Brian Tracy

We had millions of dollars in real estate, mainly in unit sizes of thirty to fifty apartments. [2002] - Robert T. Kiyosaki

Conscientiousness is the personality trait that is the most consistent predictor for longevity. Part of conscientiousness is having good impulse control, being able to delay the lure of immediately rewarding (and often dangerous) things like overspending money, driving too fast, excess eating, or alcohol use. Having high levels of impulsivity is associated with shorter telomeres as well. Those with high self-discipline live 34% longer than their less conscientious counterparts. [2017] - Elizabeth Blackburn

Some expatriates fear Canada may change its tax laws, either closing or taxing nonresident investment accounts based in Canada. Such investors prefer keeping their assets offshore. Luxembourg, Singapore, and Hong Kong attract plenty of expatriate clients, based on their low‐cost tax structure. Foreign‐based brokerages tend to cost more than they do in Canada. But for some, it's a small price to pay for a sound night's sleep. Keep in mind, however, that Canadians residing in Europe won't be able to buy Canadian domiciled ETFs from a European-based brokerage. EU regulations, as of 2018, are blocking such purchases. That's why Canadians residing in Europe might consider using the firm, Interactive Brokers. [2018] - Andrew Hallam

If you are a first-time homebuyer, on the day you get your mortgage, on that very day when you sign the papers and the mortgage company gives you your money, immediately give the lender your first month's payment.Because the interest on your home is compounded daily, this will be the one and only time that 100 percent of the money you pay will be directed toward the principal. [2015] - Richard Dolan