Quotes of the Day

Most socially responsible investment (SRI) indexed mutual funds and ETFs charge slightly higher fees than their traditional indexed counterparts. But their returns don’t suffer. Some studies say they beat traditional indexes. Other studies show they slightly lag. Much depends on the time periods measured. Canadians can buy socially responsible all-in-one portfolio ETFs: iShares ESG Conservative Balanced (GCNS, 40% in stocks, 60% in bonds), iShares ESG Balanced (GBAL, 60% in stocks, 40% in bonds), iShares ESG Growth (GGRO, 80% in stocks, 20% in bonds), iShares ESG Equity (GEQT, 100% in stocks, 0% in bonds). [2022] - Andrew Hallam

Stand up when she comes back from the restroom to the restaurant table. Offer her your arm when you cross the street. Straighten her collar or adjust her hair after putting her coat on. [2006] - Leil Lowndes

In researching salaries, you should also take note of the fact that most governmental agencies have civil service positions paralleling those in private industry--and government job descriptions and pay ranges are available to the public. [2013] - Richard N. Bolles

If you'll be using bank financing for the purchase, be proactive and include a copy of your pre-approval letter with your offer It's one thing to tell the seller that you can qualify, but it's another for them to physically hold the pre-approval letter in their hands so they know that the sale will go through. [2015] - Brandon Turner

Improve writing skills: 1. Keep paragraphs short. 2. Use bold and CAPS to make points. 3. Start with a question or short statement. 4. Give me meat in the middle. All meat. 5. Make me smile, think, or act at the end. [2005] - Jeffrey Gitomer