Quotes of the Day

Caregiving is one of the most profound stresses a person can experience. Its tasks are emotionally and physically demanding. Health researchers have identified caregivers (e.g. mothers taking care of their chronically ill children) as one of the most chronically stressed groups of people. [2017] - Elizabeth Blackburn

Modern sales agreements typically provide (or agents should write in) that included in the purchase are all wall, window, and floor coverings and built-ins. Further, there's the walk-through. [2006] - Robert Irwin

When you're enrolling in a DRIP (dividend reinvestment program), you'll receive your dividend and interest payments in the form of new ETF units rather than cash. DRIPs are a great way to keep your investments compounding in a TFSA, an RRSP or another tax-sheltered account. But I generally don't recommend them in non-registered accounts, as they can complicate your recordkeeping. [2021] - Dan Bortolotti

Sending things in the mail is usually a complete waste of time and money, unless you are selling from a distance. When the prospect asks if you could mail something, respond by saying, "I would love to mail it to you, but you know how undependable the mail can be today. Why don't I drop it off to you personally on Tuesday afternoon when I'm in the area? Will you be available at that time?" [2004] - Brian Tracy

Valium and benzodiazepine have been shown to suppress slow-wave sleep. This is an unfortunate outcome for someone wanting to feel better the next day. For sleep to have an impact in your life, it needs to include a robust amount of deep sleep and all of the restorative things that go along with it. Simply sedating someone doesn't produce this effect. Ambien (zolpidem), a drug introduced in 1993, seemed to feature only a sleep-promoting effect without all the dirtiness associated with benzodiazepine. Despite this new drug, people continued to have insomnia. [2017] - W. Chris Winter