Quotes of the Day

Sometimes we may have more losing trades than winners but our winners are so much larger that the profits continue to accrue. [2004] - Bill Williams

International health insurance: These plans cover you anyplace in the world. Some companies also offer a semi-global option, excluding certain high-priced countries in exchange for a lower premium. Premiums vary, but for a healthy, 60-ish individual, expect to pay roughly $3,000 to $5,000 a year. National, in-country health insurance: These plans provide in-depth coverage in a given country. Ask whether the plan includes a travel-insurance component to cover health emergencies when visiting other countries. Premiums in Latin America generally run 10 to 35 percent less than international plans, while in Asia they can cost $1,000 a year or less. Hospital membership plans: Top hospitals in some countries—notably Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, and Uruguay—offer membership plans that provide steep discounts on services at their facilities, including hospital stays, doctors’ visits, and prescriptions. Monthly fees generally run $25 to $75 per month per person. [2014] - Dan Prescher

Take courses, volunteer, join a committee, go to exhibitions, walk someone's dog, learn to cook, take tango lessons, visit art galleries, go to pet shows, take up roller-skating, attend weddings and christenings, funerals, and other events. Get a fun part-time job, give dinner parties, start a book club, attend night school, ride a horse, take sewing lessons, study Chinese, learn spot welding. Choose a class where you participate rather than sit back and listen to a lecturer--something like cooking, wine tasting, or learning a foreign language. [2004] - Nicholas Boothman

Simply getting enough protein an calories after your surgery can make a difference in your ability to heal well and avid complications after the operation. While major surgery significantly raises your protein and calorie needs, minor surgery should not require any substantial dietary changes. Ideally, your daily protein intake should not exceed 100 grams unless you're exercising daily. The reason for this is that eating more than that amount can lead to protein overload, since the sedentary or inactive body can only handle so much protein. [2006] - Elizabeth Motyka

GBP is laden with speculators. The British pound trades most actively against the U.S. dollar during the European and London trading hours. The initial movement at the London open may not always be the real one. It works best following the U.S. open or after a major economic release. [2009] - Kathy Lien