Quotes of the Day

Normally, a lender won't grant mortgages for properties on leased land unless the lease runs significantly longer than that of the mortgage. For example, if a condo is on leasehold land with a 30-year lease and 5 years remain after the scheduled end of the mortgage, the lender will likely consider the risk too high. Buyers typically want an assurance of the terms of leased property when they buy. Five or ten years is rarely long enough to reassure potential purchasers that a property will have the value they saw in it when the time comes to sell. [2020] - Douglas Gray

A woman can send sexual signals by licking her lips slightly, tracing the outline of her collar with her fingers, playing with her hair or jewelry, or running her hand down her thigh. [2004] - Nicholas Boothman

If you convert to a RRIF, you have to manage your own portfolio of investments. If you're sick and tired of thinking about money and all you want is a regular stream of income you don't have to worry about, then you may want to buy an annuity. The really big thing to know about an annuity is that the payout is based on where interest rates are where you purchase the annuity. During periods of high interest rates an annuity can really make your hard-earned money sing since you're locking in that high rate for the life of the plan. When rates are low, not so much. [2013] - Gail Vaz-Oxlade

It's a good idea to start looking for a lawyer before you start housing hunting. Seek out lawyers who specialize in real estate. Interview two to three lawyers. [2017] - Sean Cooper

Peanuts, especially when processed into peanut butter, can be contaminated with a mold that produces a highly carcinogenic substance called aflatoxin. Eat peanut butter in moderation, and buy organic to reduce the risk. Buy cold-pressed organic nut and seed oils for safety and to get the best quality. [2009] - Frances Sheridan Goulart