Quotes of the Day

It's hard to get long-term tenants in a one- or two-bedroom house. In my experience, three- or four-bedroom houses tend to make the best rentals because they attract long-term tenants. Furthermore, three-bedroom houses are generally the best kind of property to sell. If you are looking for a multifamily property, two-bedroom apartments are acceptable, and incredibly common. Single-bedroom and studio apartments are also common, but they tend to attract a more transient tenant, so expect more turnover in that style. [2015] - Brandon Turner

For North Americans, the concentric circles of defense start roughly ten feet out (beyond which is public space), running from there to arm's length (social space), then to within arm's length (personal space), and finally to within a foot or so (private space). [2004] - Nicholas Boothman

Price is the major consideration of between 15 and 35 percent of the population--that means between 65 and 85 percent of people concentrate on factors other than price. [1998] - Jay Conrad Levinson

One of the most valuable gestures a negotiator can learn to recognize is seated readiness. When you are presenting a proposal, for example, if the other person were to take this gesture at the end of the presentation, and the interview had gone well up to that point, you could ask for agreement and would be likely to get it. [2004] - Allan Pease

For older people especially, and almost definitely for those with no heirs, an annuity - either fixed or variable - can make enormous sense. With an annuity, you give up your principal, and in return you enjoy a yield typically far greater than you would likely get with any other fixed-income option. Many horrible annuities are out there. Most of the really bad ones are variable annuities. If you are interested in an annuity, contact the different insurance companies. It's a good idea to compare rates of return and product offerings. For more information on annuities, visit the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association website at www.clhia.ca. [2013] - Russell Wild