Quotes of the Day

Volunteering with an organization that interests you is a great way to meet others and boost your social fitness. Focusing the limelight on the goals of the organization and/or the lives of others may reduce your self-consciousness. An added bonus: Besides meeting others who share a common goal, studies show that the altruism you feel by being actively involved with a charitable organization may boost you immune system and promote longevity. [2004] - Bonnie Jacobson

Most of the good stuff requires taking a risk. "Nothing ventured, nothing gained." [2005] - Jack Canfield

It requires about five to seven years of hard work for you to move to the top of your field. There are no short cuts. [2004] - Brian Tracy

If a year’s worth of rent adds up to less than 5 percent of the market value of a similar home, renting is an attractive option. Vice versa, if rent works out to more than 5 percent, buying may make more sense financially. The 5 percent rule assumes you’re going to be a pretty aggressive investor — someone comfortable putting a good share of their savings into stocks — to keep up with the long-term wealth growth a homeowner might see. And if you have a generous pension plan at work where your employer matches your contributions, that’s a vote in favour of renting and being able to make bigger monthly deposits to that group retirement plan. [2021] - Erica Alini

With commercial mortgages, your personal credit is not irrelevant, but you will find that the lender is particularly interested in the ability of the property to produce income. [2004] - Frank Gallinelli