Quotes of the Day

Conscientiousness is the personality trait that is the most consistent predictor for longevity. Part of conscientiousness is having good impulse control, being able to delay the lure of immediately rewarding (and often dangerous) things like overspending money, driving too fast, excess eating, or alcohol use. Having high levels of impulsivity is associated with shorter telomeres as well. Those with high self-discipline live 34% longer than their less conscientious counterparts. [2017] - Elizabeth Blackburn

My take on the news is this: Don’t try to trade it, but watch how the market reacts to it for trend indications. Remember the initial price impact of news is often dramatic, but it may take several hours to be fully absorbed. It is not uncommon for prices to react sharply in one direction initially, then gradually trend in the opposite direction for much of the trading session. This phenomenon is called Price Trace Dispersement(PTD). [2008] - Michael Duane Archer

To ensure the best chances of success, owning an interest in all of the world's stock markets is a good idea. [2017] - Andrew Hallam

House investments with the greatest potential for growth in your TFSA - TFSA money won't ever be taxed (presuming there are no changes in the law). Foreign ETFs should be held in your RRSP - The reason is that foreign dividends are subject to withholding tax, usually about 15%. You can get that money back on U.S. investments, but not on stocks based in other countries. The withholding tax doesn't apply on investments held inside an RRSP. [2013] - Russell Wild

A healthy mouth feels clean and comfortable, it has no plaque, no calculus buildup, no recession, and no sign of cavities, bleeding gums, or periodontal problems. A healthy mouth does not need a cleaning, which could potentially scratch or thin the enamel; more importantly, a cleaning may remove the thin layer of healthy protective proteins and the good bacteria that are the foundation of a healthy mouth ecosystem. Your mouth certainly should be professionally evaluated at regular intervals by your dentist, and at these appointments, I encourage patients to inquire if their mouth needs a “cleaning”. If your mouth is unhealthy, a cleaning will remove diseased plaque from around your teeth and gums for a time, and this will temporarily help to limit the amount of damage and inflammation in your gums.  [2018] - Ellie Phillips