Quotes of the Day

A strength is consistent near perfect performance in an activity. The ability is a strength only if you can fathom yourself doing it repeatedly, happily, and successfully. [2005] - Marcus Buckingham

Most major currencies generally move less than 1% daily. [2007] - Grace Cheng

Commercial properties offer a wide range of leasing options, which require you to have greater knowledge and a better understanding of financing alternatives to be successful with them. Properties with triple net leases are very attractive to own and require little attention while they are under lease, but when they go vacant, it can take months or even years to get them re-rented. [2004] - Mike Summey

Envelopes addressed with labels are as effective as envelopes individually typed with the recipient's address. Addressing envelopes by hand reduces response, perhaps because it looks amateurish. [2005] - Robert W. Bly

The most-traded currency, by far, is the U.S. dollar, with consistently greater than 85% of the average daily turnover in foreign exchange trading. The distant second place currency is the Eurozone’s euro, with around a 37% share. Rounding out the top currencies are the Japanese yen with approximately 16%, and the British pound with 15%. AUD/USD and USD/CAD are next in line in terms of trading activity, but are not generally considered among the majors. It is usually recommended for beginning traders to concentrate initially just on the major currencies. [2009] - James Chen