Quotes of the Day

The rich invest in shares of a company when the company is still a private company. They will be investing in hot new biotech companies, genetic engineering companies, and new companies with the words system or network after their names. They will be investing in private placement memorandums, or limited partnerships, and other such investment vehicles, rather than mutual funds. [2002] - Robert T. Kiyosaki

When you are seated next to a lady and you do not know her, the best opening phrase is something complimentary and neutral. [2006] - Leil Lowndes

Here are some foods to include in your diabetes prevention dietary pattern: oats, barley, legumes and pulses (beans, peas, lentils), brown rice / potatoes / pasta that have been cooked and cooled, nuts, whole grains, unsaturated fats (olive / canola / peanut oils, tree nuts / peanuts / nut butters, avocados, olives), yogurt, berries, fruits, herbs / spices, vinegar, coffee, tea and small amount of alcohol. [2018] - Joy Bauer

Many buyers will ask if a seller is wiling to list the item as a gift of low monetary value on the customs declaration form. Some sellers are happy to comply, because they feel it increases their chances of making a sale. There is a risk in agreeing to this. You can only insure an item for the amount you declare it to be. [2005] - Adam Ginsberg

Landlords can raise rents by a set amount each year and can apply to the Residential Tenancy Branch for rent increases above that amount. The percentage for allowable rent increases is the consumer price index (based on the annual rate of inflation) plus two percent. Your landlord can raise your rent once a year starting 12 months from the day you moved in and started paying rent. The landlord must give you notice in writing at least three full months before the increase starts. [2015] - Kris Anderson