Quotes of the Day

With a DXA scan there is minimal X-radiation exposure compared to X-ray or CT scans - less than one-tenth the dose of a standard chest X-ray, and less than a day's exposure to natural radiation. The result is shown as a bone density T-score: +1.0 to -1.0 indicates normal bone density; -1 to -2.5 indicates low bone density (or osteopenia); -2.5 or more indicates osteoporosis [2019] - Diana Moran

Ripple’s XRP isn’t minable. Coin creation and algorithm processing happens through consensus, not PoW. Transaction time can be as little as four seconds. Transactions can be made anonymous. Ripple isn’t fully decentralized. [2019] - Kiana Danial

The interest paid on money borrowed to in TFSAs, RRSPs, RDSPs and RESPs will not be deductible. Opening a home-based business and claiming home office expenses will make your mortgage interest costs partially deductible, or you can borrow against the equity in the home, place investments in non-registered accounts and then write off the interest on the loan. Discuss these options with your tax advisor. [2020] - Evelyn Jacks

Gold ETFs are a safe, cost-effective and easy way to acquire gold. But here is a potential problem that may seem improbable today, but which is important to consider for investors concerned about ultimate investment safety, which is, after all, the main reason to own gold: World governments in time may decide to change the rules of the game and force gold ETFs, less than a decade old, to delist. [2008] - Shayne McGuire

Renting seems to be more advantageous for people who do not plan to stay in the same premises for more than four to five years, and buying is more advantageous for those who decide to stay for a longer period. [2013] - Dan S. Barnabic