Quotes of the Day

A rare coin shop generally needs to raise its coin prices at least 15 percent above cost. [2008] - Shayne McGuire

Testimonials are the BEST way to beat down the price objection and win the sale. [2005] - Jeffrey Gitomer

Cap-weighted indexes are the traditional tool of index investors, and they should be your default choice when comparing ETFs. There are several reasons for this. First, they're the most representative of the overall stock market. Second, in almost all cases they're the cheapest (as little as 0.03-0.06%). Finally, cap-weighted index funds-especially those tracking the broad market-typically have the lowest turnover, which means stocks are rarely sold and replaced. This can result in fewer realized capital gains, making these ETFs more tax-efficient if you hold them outside of TFSAs and RRSPs. [2021] - Dan Bortolotti

Dinner, or even just a coffee, is not a good first date because the two of you will be sitting across from each other, and it will probably feel more like a job interview than a date. A better first date is one that involves walking, at a crafts show, an outdoor music festival, a park (especially during a special event), or even window shopping in a trendy part of town. After you've done this for an hour or so the initial jitters will have passed, then suggest the two of you go to a coffee shop to recharge. [2012] - Christopher Gray

The most strategic way to approach a female in a social setting: Walk toward her in full view if possible, and stand close enough to talk, but not too close. Keep a respectful distance, yet one that permits easy conversing. The precise distance will vary depending on the room size, the crowd, the situation, and certain other variables. [2006] - Leil Lowndes