Quotes of the Day

Running a credit check on prospective tenants through Equifax (www.equifax.ca) or TransUnion Canada (www.transunion.ca) can reveal shortcomings in a person's financial history worth knowing. Whatever the outcome, it will confirm the applicant's trustworthiness or highlight an area of concern. Because credit checks will cost you, it's worthwhile to reserve a credit check for a short list of applicants. [2020] - Douglas Gray

Consistently use (with discipline and proper risk management) strategies that produce more wins than losses in the long run. Wait stringently for the best trading opportunities before you take action. Trading too frequently causes you to be caught in many bad trades; your success rate will be low. [2008] - Yeo Keong Hee

If you are buying a condo as an investment, it is prudent to purchase within a four-hour-drive radius of your principal residence. This is just a general guideline. The point is that you want to be able to conveniently monitor and/or maintain your property. [2006] - Douglas Gray

Theoretically, dark chocolate isn't as bad as high-fat milk chocolate, but let's face it. All chocolate is bad for reflux. [2010] - Jamie Koufman

You can depreciate a residential income property over 27.5 years, and a nonresidential property over 39 years. [2004] - Frank Gallinelli