Quotes of the Day

Most owners when renting their unit will go the easy route and rent it unfurnished and ask for a minimum one-year lease. But there can be many advantages to renting the unit furnished. Furnishing your unit requires a large capital outlay that can be $10,000 or more, depending on the furnishings and size of the condo. Not only would you be bring furniture, but also the accessories, art, lighting, kitchenware, etc. The benefits of doing so can translate into higher rents. Corporate clients, travellers and individuals in between homes are willing to pay the premium for a furnished condo. The downside of a furnished condo can be the short lease terms. While the rent may be higher during months of occupancy, you may also have many months of vacancy where you have to carry your mortgage costs. It's important to evaluate your market and the demand for furnished condos to determine if this would be the right route for you. [2012] - Brian Persaud

Low levels of vitamin D host health problems, including bone disease, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, autoimmune diseases, mood disorders, and possibly other conditions. You can have your vitamin D level checked to see if this dose is adequate. The test is called 25-hydroxyvitamin D, and the desirable blood level is 30 ng/ml or higher. Very few people get enough vitamin D, so some basic supplementation is warranted. Many experts recommend 800 to 1,000 IUs of vitamin D per day for everyone who isn't regularly exposed to the sun. [2013] - Hillary Wright

Never buy a rare coin that hasn't been graded and certified as authentic by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) or Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). I most often recommend both choice and gem uncirculated condition coins. I especially like some of the rare dates and lower population coins that you can buy for modest premiums. [2009] - James DiGeorgia

One behavioral change you can implement right now that could reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease is to simply sleep on your side. [2017] - W. Chris Winter

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is more toxic than ibuprofen (Motrin and Advil) and is effective for only 4-5 hours anyway. In healthy adults, even a dose of 4 grams daily (the equivalent, typically, of 8 extrastrength tablets) can cause liver function abnormalities; and lower, more standard dosages can cause digestive tract problems. Avoid acetaminophen and other fever reducers; if you are too uncomfortable to sleep at night, take ibuprofen with some food. [2011] - Joel Fuhrman