Quotes of the Day

Research indicates that people who fear being single often end up settling for less in their relationships. Struggling with shyness and anxiety can exacerbate this fear of being single. But settling for someone who doesn't really hold the qualities you desire isn't the only choice you have. Regardless of whether you are shy or anxious, setting your sights on finding a compatible partner who can enhance your life is crucial to your satisfaction. [2014] - Shannon Kolakowski

When a trader first starts out, he needs to remember that it’s not how much you make but how little you lose that keeps you in the game. [2003] - Marcel Link

Most owners when renting their unit will go the easy route and rent it unfurnished and ask for a minimum one-year lease. But there can be many advantages to renting the unit furnished. Furnishing your unit requires a large capital outlay that can be $10,000 or more, depending on the furnishings and size of the condo. Not only would you be bring furniture, but also the accessories, art, lighting, kitchenware, etc. The benefits of doing so can translate into higher rents. Corporate clients, travellers and individuals in between homes are willing to pay the premium for a furnished condo. The downside of a furnished condo can be the short lease terms. While the rent may be higher during months of occupancy, you may also have many months of vacancy where you have to carry your mortgage costs. It's important to evaluate your market and the demand for furnished condos to determine if this would be the right route for you. [2012] - Brian Persaud

Warren (at the Warren Hardy School in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico) understands that our adult minds work differently than the high school or college-age kids most Spanish learning programs are aimed at. He’s developed an entire program that offers shortcuts—some tips and tricks, some cues and clues—that really helped us get to the next step with our Spanish. You can take classes in person at his school in San Miguel (highly recommended) or, if you don’t have time for that, he’s created an online Webtutor course. [2014] - Dan Prescher

You want to make sure that you stay at the top of your matches' search results. On most sites, adding a new picture will automatically send you to the top of people's search result. Choose two pics more than you need for your profile, and keep alternating between the two--delete one and upload another each week. Another option is to make minor edits to the text of your profile. Doing this anytime of the week should optimize your ranking, but updating on high-traffic days is best. Most sites agree that Sunday is one of the most active days for eFlirting. [2013] - Laurie Davis