Quotes of the Day

Set aside at least 15 minutes a day to phone or e-mail people and make plans. Practice actually speaking to people rather than messaging them. (It's much harder.) [2004] - Nicholas Boothman

Being pre-approved means you're financially ready to buy a home; it doesn't guarantee you a mortgage. The missing piece of the puzzle is the property. Is it in fair to good condition, with an economic life of at least 30 years? Did you pay fair value? Does the home have asbestos or other environmental of safety issues? Your lender wants to know it's investing in a rock-solid asset before approving your mortgage. [2017] - Sean Cooper

If you can't find something to compose a few lines about, that will make an impact in their inbox, it's unlikely either of your will make an impact on one another offline. [2013] - Laurie Davis

Monounsaturated fats are considered a good type of fat when consumed in moderation. They help increase our body’s HDL levels while lowering LDL levels. They’re found in a wide variety of foods, such as meat, whole milk, olives and olive oil, avocados, almonds, cashews, and peanuts. With the exception of red meat, monounsaturated fats are typically good choices for people with acid reflux disease. However, a subset of monounsaturated fat is not good for those with acid reflux—vegetable oils made from seeds. Cold-pressed vegetable oils are always the best option for people with acid reflux. If possible, choose extra virgin olive oil. [2017] - Jonathan Aviv

Trading under the ticker "SLV" since 2006, the iShares Silver Trust held 141 million ounces of silver as of now. [2008] - Shayne McGuire