Quotes of the Day

Mortgage finance is offered by a myriad of banks, financial institutions, insurance companies, contributory mortgage companies, contributory mortgage companies, mortgage brokers, lawyers' client funds, and even real estate companies. You can even apply for and get a mortgage on the Internet. All that matters is what the terms are and the conditions associated with the loan. [2001] - Dolf de Roos

If you try to exercise on a full or even partly full stomach, there is a greater risk that certain movements or types of movement will lead to increased pressure on the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES), which if compromised will let in gastric acid and tissue-damaging pepsin. To prevent this from happening, be sure to exercise only after at least two hours have passed since you’ve eaten, and three hours for larger meals. Depending on your schedule, this may require you to work out on an empty stomach before breakfast. Try to drink 16 ounces of water (about two glasses) upon rising to ensure that your body is hydrated before you start exercising. [2017] - Jonathan Aviv

One key test in our movement assessment is to have our patients stand with one foot in front of the other and try to balance. Now close your eyes and see how long you can hold the position. 10 seconds is a respectable time; in fact, the ability to balance on one leg at ages 50 and older has been correlated with future longevity, just like grip strength. [2023] - Peter Attia

When you hold US stocks in your RRSP, there are no withholding taxes from Uncle Sam. In fact, Canada has a tax treaty with the US government that excludes retirement accounts (such as RRSP and RIF) from being taxed. Unfortunately, it is not as simple when you are buying the very same US stocks in a non-registered or cash account as well as the TFSA. If you are able to maximize both your RRSP and TFSA contribution, you should go for US stocks only in RRSP and Canadian stocks in your TFSA. Note that capital gains are not taxable in both RRSP and TFSA accounts. [2012] - Mike Heroux

Avoid big fish at the top of the marine food chain--tuna, swordfish, shark--because they're endangered, and because they often contain high levels of mercury. Fortunately, a few of the most nutritious wild fish species, including mackerel, sardines, and anchovies, are relatively well managed, and in some cases are even abundant. Those oily little fish are particularly good choices. [2011] - Michael Pollan