Quotes of the Day

It's important to understand that correlations are not constant. The same two assets may trend in opposite directions for a long time-even a decade or more-then move hand-in-hand with each other for a time, and then behave independently. However, there are two asset types that have historically made good dance partners: stocks and high-quality government bonds. In most countries, over the very long term, the two have moved independently and for long periods their correlations have been negative. [2021] - Dan Bortolotti

Paradoxical insomnia is the phenomenon in which an individual thinks she is either not sleeping or is sleeping a very reduced amount compared to her actual sleep, which often is fairly normal. In the past, it was referred to as sleep state misperception. Before that, it was called twilight sleep. [2017] - W. Chris Winter

While the gateway nut for many of us may be the peanut, the best choice for immunity is the walnut, followed by the almond and the pistachio. Among the seeds, sunflower and pumpkin seeds outscore sesame, chia, and all the rest, with the exception of flaxseed, in a category by itself. Pop a big brazil nut, and you get a small helping of selenium, a mineral that lowers the rates of several types of cancer. Stir those nuts into some steamed whole grains and you double your dose. Walnuts and pecans contain ellagic acid that can inactivate cancer cells and also has antiviral and antibacterial properties. [2009] - Frances Sheridan Goulart

When hiring is tight, you will want to concentrate on small firms, and newer small firms. [2013] - Richard N. Bolles

Preventing catastrophic, that is, irrecoverable losses is the only reason to carry insurance. Effectively, this means carrying as high a deductible as possible while at the same time having enough funds, which you can invest, to cover losses up to the deductible. Most of us don't insure our clothes or tools. For a financially independent person, this will extend much further since almost everything can be replaced many times over. [2010] - Jacob Lund Fisker