Quotes of the Day

The longer any of us is out of work, the less willing some employers are to hire us. [2013] - Richard N. Bolles

Making a mortgage payment is more or less the same as putting money into your RRSP. In both cases, you're building up the value of an asset and improving your financial security later in life. The combination of mortgage payments (or rent) and retirement savings plus extraordinary, short-term, necessary expenses (like daycare) should equal 30% of your gross pay until you get into your mid-50s. After that, you should be using something like PERC (perc.ecm.lifeworks.com) to provide ongoing guidance as to how much you should be saving. [2021] - Frederick Vettese

Experienced property managers can be especially useful for screening and selecting good tenants, seeing to the day-to-day business of your rental properties, and removing the risk of excessive vacancies. [2020] - Symon He

Develop the habit of eating an excellent, high protein breakfast with no toast, bacon, or sausage. Eat a high quality lunch, ideally composed of a salad with protein such as chicken or fish. Eat a light dinner, primarily composed of vegetables with a little protein, but no breads, rolls, or pasta. [2004] - Brian Tracy

Mangos are my favorite fruit treat during spring and summer, but you have to know where to look to get good ones. Check out Hispanic markets and Indian grocery stores. The difference between a mango from Walmart and one from an Indian spice store is like the difference between a hard, pale, tasteless, pink tomato and a ripe, flavorful, farm-stand heirloom. You should be able to smell the mango at arm's length. [2005] - Adam Ginsberg