Quotes of the Day

An often-overlooked drawback to investing in real estate is that you earn no tax benefits while you're accumulating your down payment. Registered retirement plans give you an immediate tax deduction as you contributed money to them. If you haven't exhausted your tax-deductible contributions to these accounts, consider doing so before chasing after investment real estate. [2019] - Eric Tyson

Slower, longer exhales mean higher carbon dioxide levels. With that bonus carbon dioxide, we gain a higher aerobic endurance. This measurement of highest oxygen consumption, called V̇O₂ max, is the best gauge of cardiorespiratory fitness. Training the body to breathe less actually increases V̇O₂ max, which can not only boost athletic stamina but also help us live longer and healthier lives. [2020] - James Nestor

Polyunsaturated fats in the context of whole foods behave differently than when they're extracted from plants and put into a bottle. Whole foods contain many antioxidative factors (antioxidants, minerals), and thus able to control the damage of free radical production that otherwise might occur when these oils are consumed in isolation, such as added oils. Whereas the consumption of isolated oils should be avoided to minimize risk of heart disease, cancer, obesity, and related chronic diseases, whole plant foods containing these fats (nuts, seeds, avocados, etc.) are generally nutritious when consumed in moderation. [2020] - T. Colin Campbell

In day trading, you always should exit your position 5 to 10 minutes ahead of major scheduled economic releases. After an important news release we do not enter trades until the candles on the charts with the shortest time frame stop showing dojis and start showing wider candle bodies. [2010] - Jay Norris

Lenders have done a terrific job when it comes to marketing of mortgage refinances, especially through the home equity line of credit (HELOC). One worthwhile purpose to a refinance is if you are using it to produce an income stream. Investors refinance their property to invest in the market, buy a business, or buy another investment property with an income stream. Investors understand that if they take out a loan on a home, they should use the proceeds to invest in something that can generate a higher return now and in the long run. If they cannot find such an investment, then they simply leave the equity in the home. [2022] - Brighton Gbarazia