Quotes of the Day

Hiring the contract with the lowest quote can set you up for disaster. If you're doing major home renovations, get in writing quotes from at least three contractors. If a quote is a lot lower than the others, it may be a warning sigh that the contractor is cutting corners to save you money. Often it's best to choose a quote that's somewhere in the middle. [2017] - Sean Cooper

Independent traders may also apply leverage (preferably not more than 10 times) for carry trades so as to potentially increase their rate of return. [2007] - Grace Cheng

Once the exclusive domain of the super-rich - it used to cost a fortune just in legal fees - offshore investing in our global economy is now available to people with as little as $10,000 or more to invest. If the assets are in an account owned by an international business company (IBC), they are not your personal assets. Your creditors can sue you but they can't get the assets because legally they don't belong to you, they belong to the offshore company. [2007] - David M. Voth

Stand up when she comes back from the restroom to the restaurant table. Offer her your arm when you cross the street. Straighten her collar or adjust her hair after putting her coat on. [2006] - Leil Lowndes

Multiple Offer Strategy - You will create two clear and distinct offers, for example: one that focuses on a higher price with a longer closing date, and a second one that focuses on a shorter timeline, yet with a lower price. Another example would be: one offer at a lower price and no vendor take back (VTB) mortgage and another at a higher price with a VTB. [2009] - Don R. Campbell