Quotes of the Day

After the first few times someone cancels, declines an invitation, or claims to be busy, it's probably best to let it go or to leave it to the other person to make another move. You may want to avoid calling or texting the person or leaving Facebook messages. You might want to resist the urge to try to run into her in places where she hangs out or ask a mutual friend what she's up to. Pursuing someone who's disinterested will probably make you feel worse. [2014] - Shannon Kolakowski

You’d think sites that connect freelancers with paying customers would be a slam dunk for making some extra cash fast. Often, though, you’ll be wading into a “saturated market.” If there are lots of people out there offering the same services you’re trying to sell, you may find yourself competing against talented folks in places like India or Ukraine — or a small town in Middle America — who have 500 five-star reviews and seem to be able to somehow survive by charging ridiculously low fees. It may take you a while to break in, and even when you do, you may not bring in the kind of money you were hoping for. [2021] - Erica Alini

Before purchasing any property, I strongly recommend finding an inspector that has experience as a contractor. If there are concerns with the property, an experienced inspector can also help to give you a reasonable estimate on the amount of money to correct or repair the problem area. [2014] - Michael Munsey

Marrying for a second time when there are no children poses fewer complications and problems. However, former spouses, living or dead, may still impact the relationship. The newly divorced may still have joint ownership with the ex-spouse of a home, condominium or other assets. In addition, there may also be substantial liabilities of which they are unaware and which can seriously impact a new marriage. It is incumbent upon the couple to disclose and discuss such items with each other so there are no unpleasant surprises after the couple marries. [2011] - Isabelle Fox

An artificial sweetener could cause dysbiosis. The potential consequences may influence how the gut bacteria control blood sugar metabolism and weight gain. The artificial sweeteners that are currently approved for human consumption are: saccharin, aspartame, sucralose, acesulfame, and neotame. Avoid Artificial Sweeteners. [2019] - William W Li