Quotes of the Day

Once the couple marries, both lose "complete financial independence." Joint decision making is required and other qualities such as flexibility come into play. Income, investments and spending needs may vary greatly over the years. The ability to discuss and face these issues openly is vital to future harmony in the relationship. [2011] - Isabelle Fox

According to OkCupid, people most often fib about their height by two inches and exaggerate income by 20 percent. [2013] - Laurie Davis

Expected returns should be viewed with a time horizon of at least 20 years. If your target rate of return is 5% or 6%, then a portfolio of 60% stocks probably isn't going to cut it. If you're comfortable with a more aggressive approach, that's fine, but remember that most people over-estimate their risk tolerance. If possible, you should consider increasing your savings rate or giving yourself more time. [2021] - Dan Bortolotti

Using Technical Analysis to Trade Gold： For the short term, technicians may use a 10-day moving average. A 10-day moving average is two weeks. Technicians would enter into a position when prices cross above the MA line. The 50-day MA is equivalent to six weeks for medium-term time frames. The 10-day MA will make sure you get in, and the 50-day MA can help you add to your positions. For long-term trends, a 200-day moving average is normally used. A moving average's length should be set at about one half of the period of the oscillation you are trying to take advantage of.  [2009] - James DiGeorgia

A housing slowdown in Canada may signal the end of a prosperous cycle. A serious market correction, already overdue, is likely to happen sooner rather than later. [2013] - Dan S. Barnabic