Quotes of the Day

There are studies that indicate holding a 10-25% position in bonds with 75-90% stocks will actually very slightly outperform a position holding 100% stocks. Adding much beyond 25% bonds begins to hurt results. A portfolio comprised of 100% stocks--even in the broadly diversified VTSAX--is considered very aggressive. High short-term risk rewarded with top long-term results. Perfect for those who can handle the ride, are adding new money to their investments and who take the long view. [2016] - J L Collins

"Slumlord properties" tend to be located where surrounding conditions make it difficult, if not impossible, to attract higher rents and better-quality tenants. It may be in a neighborhood where surrounding properties have deteriorated; or road, railroad, or industrial noise is a problem; or in a high crime area. These factors make the property undesirable regardless of condition. Our advice: If you don't feel comfortable walking in the neighborhood and talking to the people who live there, don't invest. Avoid properties with undesirable surroundings. Instead, buy undesirable properties with superior surroundings. [2004] - Mike Summey

There are three parts to putting a business deal together. One is finding the right people. Two is finding the right opportunity. And three is finding the money. The most important job of an entrepreneur is go grab one piece and then begin to put the other two pieces together. [2005] - Robert T. Kiyosaki

You can tell whether a food is rich in antioxidants by slicing it open, exposing it to air (oxygen), and then seeing what happens. If it turns brown, it's oxidizing. Think about our two most popular fruits: apples and bananas. They turn brown quickly, which means there aren't a lot of antioxidants inside them. (Most of the antioxidants in apples are in the peels.) Cut open a mango and what happens? Nothing happens, because there are lots of antioxidants in there. The food category that averages the most antioxidants is herbs and spices. High-antioxidant fruits and vegetables, such as berries and greens, have been found to douse systemic inflammation significantly better than the same number of servings of more common low-antioxidant fruits and veggies, such as bananas and lettuce. [2015] - Michael Greger

Your "reference group" would determine as much as 95 percent of your success or failure in life. These can be members of your family; your coworkers; or members of your political party, church, or social organizations. [2004] - Brian Tracy