Quotes of the Day

What I Look for in Tenants: 1) They have a reliable source of income (Ideally, a tenant will have a gross monthly income that is 4 times what you're asking for rent); 2) They have no prior evictions; 3) They pass full background and credit checks; 4) They have positive references from prior landlords. Questions for Previous Landlords: 1) Does the tenant owe any money? 2) Would you rent to this tenant again? 3) Were there any major repairs needed during their tenancy? [2020] - Symon He

Most experts agree that second to a kitchen, a bathroom is where you can dramatically improve the value of your home. The amount you spend on the bathroom should not be more than 5 percent of the home's value. Replace the countertop and flooring with inexpensive tile. [2003] - Robert Irwin

Dream sleep typically begins approximately 90 minutes after an individual falls asleep, commonly after a brief stay in light sleep and a cycle of deep sleep. Individuals usually spend about one quarter of their night in REM sleep. REM sleep comes in 20-40 minute cycles, usually about 4-5 times a night. The cycles typically become longer in duration as the night progresses to the longer cycles occur during the second half of the night. The longest cycle usually terminates around the time an individual awakens in the morning. [2017] - W. Chris Winter

Pension fund managers are more likely to know oodles more about making money in the markets than financial advisers or brokers. Most pension funds have their money in a 60/40 split: 60 percent stocks and 40 percent bonds. [2017] - Andrew Hallam

We need somewhere between seven and eight hours of sleep each night to get optimal benefits. Both short amounts (5-6 hours) and long durations (9-10 hours) of sleep can cause problems. [2010] - Tom Rath