Quotes of the Day

Rising interest rates (central bank tightening) have a tendency to contribute to an appreciation in a currency. If, on the other hand, there is a lowering of interest rates (central bank easing), the tendency is towards a depreciation of the currency. The direction of interest rate change is even more important. If the currency’s central bank continues to raise interest rates and indicates an intention to keep doing so, this can have a considerable impact on appreciation in the currency. [2009] - James Chen

As with other animals, human courtship follows a predictable five-step sequence that we all go through when we meet an attractive person. Stage 1: Eye contact. Stage 2: Smiling. Stage 3: Preening. Stage 4: Talk. Stage 5: Touch. [2004] - Allan Pease

The way to measure classified ad response is to count the inquiries and divide the cost of the ad by the number of inquiries to determine the cost per inquiry. For instance, if it costs you $100 to run a classified ad and you get 100 inquiries, your cost per inquiry is $1. A successful classified ad will generate inquiries at a cost of between $.50 and $2 per inquiry. [2005] - Robert W. Bly

Black cumin is a plant traditionally used in Middle Eastern cuisines that can boost AMPK. Daily black cumin consumption of 1 or 2 g has been found to significantly improve weight loss, cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, and blood sugar control. The spice also lowers markers of inflammation, such as C-reactive protein, and has favorable effects on inflammatory conditions, such as asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and a common cause of hypothyroidism called Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Black cumin also appears to help get rid of kidney stones and help with the symptoms of menopause. [2023] - Michael Greger

You must keep your rental property expenses separate from your personal income. Don't use your personal checking account to run your rental business! If you have the property owned by a legal entity, this could destroy any chance of protection that entity might otherwise offer. Head to your local bank and open a business checking and savings account for the property. [2015] - Brandon Turner