Quotes of the Day

I’ve been using TradeStation as my charting platform for years.It gives me the ability to write and test systems and then keep track of them, alerting me anytime they generate a signal. It allows one to create indicators and write and test systems with historical data before risking real money. It is the industry standard for the serious trader. [2003] - Marcel Link

Beacon Score: Credit scores range from 400 to 850; The average consumer has a score of 700; First-rate bankers want a score of at least 640; Second-level bankers want a minimum score of 600 or higher. The number of inquiries on your file can negatively impact your score. Unsophisticated investors who shop loans to many institutions, or apply for a bunch of credit cards as a way to invest in real estate, will have lower scores. [2009] - Don R. Campbell

If you need life insurance, your best move is to buy a term policy until you've taken full advantage of TFSAs and RRSPs and until you've paid off your consumer debts and mortgage. If you find yourself in the enviable position of having accomplished all of that, some cash-value policies may be worth exploring. Even then, though, make sure you watch your costs--they can turn a theoretically good idea into a bad one in practice. [2011] - David Chilton

Rollovers can earn you money if you’re long the currency with the higher interest rate and short the currency with the lower interest rate. Rollovers cost you money if you’re short the currency with the higher interest rate and long the currency with the lower interest rates. [2007] - Mark Galant

When you express how splendid your partner or spouse is, everyone respects you. [2009] - Leil Lowndes