Quotes of the Day

Lower the overall risk per trade to under 2 percent. [2003] - Marcel Link

Start exercising your jaw to develop the muscles of mastication (chewing) that strengthen your jawbone and provide the architecture for your airways. Since you can't take your jaw to the gym, the best way to strengthen it is to eat raw tough foods like carrots and celery with every meal. They'll keep your jaw joints strong and healthy. [2018] - Steven Lin

To buy when everyone else is selling, and to bide your time when everyone else is buying. [2001] - Dolf de Roos

Brushes should be cleaned daily, using an anti-bacterial or other sanitizing method. Toothbrushes can be cleaned by swishing the bristles of the brush in ½oz undiluted antibacterial rinse (Listerine) for 30 seconds. Rinse away the disinfecting liquids under running tap water. Store the brush head up, in a cup, allowing the bristles to air dry completely between each use. If your storage conditions are damp or wet, mold or bacteria will grow easily on your brush, even under a cover or in a bag. Depending on their bathroom conditions, some families may be able to keep their toothbrushes cleaner by storing them in a kitchen area. The makers of the UV sterilizers for toothbrushes are now making small portable units for traveling toothbrushes, and the units seem to work well. [2025] - Ellie Phillips

Adding stocks to an all-bond portfolio actually lowers the risk of the overall portfolio. That's why many believe retirees should keep at least 20% of their portfolio in equities, even if they're very risk-averse. It works the other way around, too. Historically, a portfolio of 20% bonds and 80% stocks has been significantly less volatile than an all-equity portfolio, with only modestly lower returns. So even if you're a very aggressive investor, you should probably keep at least 20% of your portfolio in bonds. Thoughtful diversification can deliver higher returns with less risk. No wonder it's sometimes called the only free lunch in investing. [2021] - Dan Bortolotti