Quotes of the Day

Too many emotions in your profile can seem juvenile and forced. Ladies, one wink or smile should be the max. Men, eliminate them completely--winky faces just aren't masculine. [2013] - Laurie Davis

Do not use subject lines that shout. All caps is considered to be the same as shouting. Do not overuse the word "free." Do not get carried away with punctuation, and avoid the "!" in your subject lines. Do emphasize urgency in an e-mail. Incorporate your brand name or company name where possible. Avoid using the $ symbol in the subject line. Put as much important and relevant information into your subject lines as possible. Avoid words such as free, stock, e-bay, password, mortgage, etc that all trigger spam detection software. [2007] - Bruce C. Brown

The combination of school smarts and street smarts will help you build a successful business. But "team smarts" is the true formula of success. [2005] - Robert T. Kiyosaki

Some people react to anxiety not by withdrawing, but by seeking attachment to a someone who isn't a good fit for them or doesn't reciprocate their feelings. It's natural to want to be liked and accepted, particularly for people who struggle with self-doubt and low self-esteem. But sometimes getting caught up in wanting to be liked detracts from the equally important issue of deciding whether the other person is someone you want to be with. [2014] - Shannon Kolakowski

When it comes to credit inquiries, there are two types: soft hits and hard hits. Soft hits, such as asking for a copy of your credit report, won't impact your credit score. Hard hits are inquiries that count toward your credit score. Whenever you apply for a credit, whether it's a credit card or mortgage, lenders ask for a copy of your credit report. When this happens, a credit inquiry is recorded--a hard hit. To protect your credit score, limit the number of hard hits. When shopping for a mortgage, apply only at lenders you're serious about. And try to apply for mortgages within a two-week period (these inquiries usually will be lumped together and treated as one). [2017] - Sean Cooper