Quotes of the Day

When interest rates rise, bond prices fall. When interest rates fall, bond prices rise. In either case, if you hold a bond to the end of its term you will, barring default, get exactly what you paid for. Generally speaking, short-term bonds pay less interest as they are seen as having less risk since your money is tied up for a shorter period of time. Accordingly, long-term bonds are seen as having higher risk and pay more. [2016] - J L Collins

It is exceptional rare for a person to gain more muscle just from eating more food. Forcing yourself to consume more food than your body wants is not in your best interest. If you want to gain weight, lift weights to add muscle; then the exercise will increase your appetite accordingly. When you eat a healthful diet, nature has you carry only that mass you need; your muscles will enlarge only if additional stress is placed on them. [2011] - Joel Fuhrman

Many financial institutions judge a condo complex to be risky if more than 25% percent of the units are rented out and therefore refuse financing to new buyers. Ascertain how many condo units are being rented out. You can do so by visiting the complex itself and talking to the occupants and owners of condos in the complex. If 25 percent or more of its units are rented, stay clear of the complex. It very well may have a dark future. The exception to this rule may be condo complexes located in tourist resort areas with high rental demands. [2013] - Dan S. Barnabic

Always to have in the account, at the very least, ten times the amount of margin required for a typical trade. [2009] - James Chen

Seven Musts of Marketing: 1. Advertising; 2. Direct mail; 3. Corporate literature: brochures and promotional pieces; 4. Public relations; 5. Personal contact: salespeople and customer service; 6. Market education: trade shows, speaking engagements, and education-based marketing; 7. Internet: Web sites, email efforts, and affiliate marketing. [2007] - Chet Holmes