Quotes of the Day

Articles about personal fiance often trumpet the better long-term returns attained in the stock market than in the real estate market. One such article stated that real estate earned 5.5 percent annually over a thirty-year period, while the benchmark TSX earned 8.5 percent. I don't dispute the numbers, but articles of this type usually leave out the fact that real estate allows you to invest five times more money. So rather than earning 5.5 percent over thirty years, the smart real estate investor would have earned 27.5 percent (5.5 x 5). [2017] - Calum Ross

Systems using three different moving averages usually produce signals when the shortest period moving average crosses both longer moving averages, or when the shortest moving average crosses the middle one and then the middle one subsequently crosses the longest. Although crossover signals can often be exceptionally profitable, those traders that use them must be prepared for frequent losses resulting from common whipsaw action. The whipsaw is simply an unavoidable fact of trading with moving averages. [2009] - James Chen

If employers post their vacancy on a job-board such as Career-Builder.com or Monster.com, they have to look through 219 resumes from job-hunters who respond. The number of resumes comes down to 116 on social media sites such as LinkedIn or Facebook, 33 on their own website, 32 if the employee finds them, and 10 through referrals. [2013] - Richard N. Bolles

Root sensitivity is most often a symptom of gum problems, but it is usually felt as radiating pain in teeth, especially as you breathe or drink something hot or cold. Tooth roots are not good candidates for fillings, and sensitivity toothpaste will only cause additional discomfort, including a furry feeling on your teeth or the sensation of a dry mouth. My suggestion is to avoid peroxide, whitening products, oil pulling, or baking soda, which may lead to recession. Sensitivity will disappear naturally as your gum and tooth health improves. [2018] - Ellie Phillips

Should a difference in political affiliation be of great concern? The answer depends on whether or not differing political views cause any significant conflicts. Even if political views are very different, partners may agree to respect, tolerate, tease and even enjoy each other's point of view. [2011] - Isabelle Fox